How Do You Spell SUSCEPTIBILITY?

Pronunciation: [səsˌɛptɪbˈɪlɪti] (IPA)

Susceptibility (səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti) is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being easily affected by something. The word is spelled with a double S, followed by two Cs, and ends with -ility suffix. The first syllable is pronounced with an unstressed schwa sound, which is represented by the symbol ə in the IPA transcription. The second syllable has a stressed short E sound (ɛ). The word's ending is pronounced with the schwa sound (ə) followed by the long I sound (aɪ), represented by the symbol ɪ in IPA.

SUSCEPTIBILITY Meaning and Definition

1. Susceptibility is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being easily influenced, affected, or harmed by something. It is the degree to which a person, organism, or system is vulnerable, receptive, or prone to certain factors, conditions, or influences.

   In the context of human beings, susceptibility can pertain to various aspects. For instance, it can involve someone’s vulnerability to illnesses or diseases, indicating how easily they can become affected by infections or other health issues. It can also refer to a person’s emotional or mental predisposition, such as their sensitivity to criticism or their likelihood of being affected by particular emotional stimuli.

   Susceptibility is not limited to individuals alone; it can also extend to larger systems or entities. For instance, in the context of technology, susceptibility can refer to the vulnerability of computers or networks to cyberattacks or hacking attempts. Similarly, in ecological or environmental settings, susceptibility may describe the sensitivity and predisposition of certain species or ecosystems to various factors, such as pollution or climate change.

   Overall, susceptibility implies a level of vulnerability or readiness to be influenced or affected by external factors. It signifies the degree to which someone or something is open to potential impact, whether that be physical, emotional, or environmental in nature.

2. The quality of admitting something additional; the being capable of receiving some change, influence, affection, or passion; impressibility.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SUSCEPTIBILITY *

• susceptability 42.8571428%
• suseptibility 25%
• suceptibility 21.4285714%
• suspectibility 10.7142857%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SUSCEPTIBILITY

• suseptability
• susceptibilty
• susceptibilityy
• suscetibility
• suscepibility
• susceptibality
• unsceptibility
• Susceptabilty
• Susceptablity
• Susceptablility
• Suscptability
• susseptability
• susceptibily

Etymology of SUSCEPTIBILITY

The word "susceptibility" originates from the Latin word "susceptibilis", which is derived from the verb "susceptere". "Susceptere" is a compound word consisting of "sub" (meaning "under" or "from below") and "capere" (meaning "to take" or "to hold"). Therefore, the literal meaning of "susceptibilis" in Latin is "capable of being taken or held from below". Over time, the term evolved in English to refer to the state of being easily influenced or affected by something, particularly in relation to one's emotions, health, or susceptibility to disease.

Similar spelling words for SUSCEPTIBILITY

• susceptibleness,
• susceptible.

Plural form of SUSCEPTIBILITY is SUSCEPTIBILITIES