susceptiveness

noun

as in susceptibility

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  1. susceptibility
  2. responsiveness
  3. gray matter
Noun
  • The tests examine different forms of electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Shift and feature two deep safeties, and the Bears could find susceptibilities in Minnesota’s ability to stop the run.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of susceptibility
Noun
  • HaMo Real-Time Animation System (Spain) HaMo Animation is building patented hardware and software for animating digital characters live, combining the responsiveness of traditional puppetry with real-time virtual production.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • These new kits combine a little lift with sports-car adjustability and responsiveness.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of responsiveness
Noun
  • Studies have shown greater gray matter density or stronger white matter integrity in bilingual people, compared with people who speak one language.
    — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike during puberty and pregnancy, the menopausal transition—the moment the body is going through menopause—doesn’t appear linked to an overall decrease in cortical gray matter volume.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of gray matter
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“Susceptiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susceptiveness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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