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vulnerable [ vúlnərəb'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. without adequate protection: open to physical or emotional harm

2. extremely susceptible: easily persuadable or liable to give in to temptation

3. physically or psychologically weak: unable to resist illness, debility, or failure

4. military open to attack: exposed to an attack or possible damage

5. bridge liable to increased stakes: in bridge, liable to higher penalties as well as bonuses after winning one game of a rubber

[Early 17th century. < late Latin vulnerabilis< Latin vulnerare 'to wound' < vulnus 'wound, injury']

vulnerability [ vúlnərə bílləti ] noun

vulnerableness [ vúlnərə b'lnəss ] noun

vulnerably adverb

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