susceptive
/səˈskɛptɪv/ · sus·cep·tive
adjective
- Having a tendency to receive or be affected by something, especially in a negative way. The new employee was found to be susceptive to the office gossip, which often spread quickly.
adjective
- Capable of receiving or admitting something, especially in a physical sense. The susceptive material allowed the water to penetrate and seep through the fabric.
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Did you know? The term 'susceptive' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it has been employed in various scientific and technical contexts to describe materials or systems that are prone to receiving or admitting certain substances or energies.