vulnerable
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Word parts & etymology
- vulnfrom Latin 'vulnus' meaning 'wound'
- -ersuffix used to form agent nouns
- -ablesuffix meaning 'capable of, susceptible of, fit for, tending to, given to'
The word 'vulnerable' comes from the Latin 'vulnus' meaning 'wound', combined with the suffix '-er' to form an agent noun, and '-able' indicating capability or susceptibility.
Same-root words
- vulnerability
- the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
- invulnerable
- incapable of being wounded, hurt, or damaged
- Meaning 1
capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt
Phonetic symbols
🇺🇸
/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈvʌlnərəbl/
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Examples
- Meaning 1capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt
Children are the most vulnerable members of our society.
- Meaning 1capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt
The system is vulnerable to attacks from hackers.
- Meaning 1capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt
Her argument left him feeling vulnerable and exposed.
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vulnerable
Answercapable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt