English

vulnerable

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  1. More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
  2. More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
  3. More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.
  4. at moderate risk of extinction though not quite endangered.

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B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/
Etymology

From Late Latin vulnerābilis (“injurious, wounding”), from Latin vulnerō (“I wound”).

Related words
susceptible vulnerability particularly problematic compromised especially sensitive

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