sus·cep·ti·ble 
/səˈsɛptəbəl/ adjective
/səˈsɛptəbəl/ adjective [more susceptible; most susceptible] 1 : easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something
▪ The virus can infect susceptible individuals. — often + to ▪ He is very susceptible to colds. [=he catches colds easily] ▪ a surface highly susceptible to scratches ▪ He is susceptible to flattery. 2 formal : capable of being affected by a specified action or process — + of ▪ a contract that is susceptible of modification [=a contract that can be modified]
▪ The virus can infect susceptible individuals. — often + to ▪ He is very susceptible to colds. [=he catches colds easily] ▪ a surface highly susceptible to scratches ▪ He is susceptible to flattery.
