vulnerability

noun

Definition of vulnerabilitynext
1
as in susceptibility
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent vulnerability to infection

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2
as in exposure
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful the vulnerability of the car to vandalism when it's parked on the street

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  1. susceptibility
  2. exposure
  3. weakness
  4. sensitivity
Noun
  • Less variation within a population means greater susceptibility to pests, pathogens, disasters, and these two forces feed off of each other, with forest cover loss driving biodiversity loss, leading to poor resilience and further forest loss.
    John Werner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • There’s also a growing body of research that’s studying how the microbiome impacts IBD susceptibility, per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Issues.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of susceptibility
Noun
  • However, due to a mathematical error, exposure to one of these flame retardants from black plastic wasn’t as high as researchers originally reported.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Cat and dog exposures to cocaine or methamphetamine.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposure
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  • The biggest risks to the expansion are high inflation and global economic weakness, with a tie for third between the incoming administration’s fiscal policies and the size of the U.S. deficit.
    Steve Liesman, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Fatigue Fatigue and weakness are common signs of abnormally high blood sodium levels, known as hypernatremia.
    James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • Symptoms include headaches, muscle and joint pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.
    Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, its vivid, expressive prose also explores how aesthetic beauty can cover stomach-churning abuse, while Lin’s rich literary allusions reveal her sensitivity to language and her critical interest in developing a Taiwanese cultural heritage.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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