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frost-susceptible

|frost/sus/cep/ti/ble|

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/frɔst-səˈsɛptəbl/

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/frɒst-səˈsɛptəbl/

vulnerable to frost

Etymology
Etymology Information

'frost-susceptible' originates from the combination of 'frost,' meaning 'a deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing,' and 'susceptible,' from Latin 'susceptibilis,' meaning 'capable of taking or receiving.'

Historical Evolution

'Susceptible' changed from the Latin word 'susceptibilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'susceptible.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'susceptible' meant 'capable of taking or receiving,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

likely to be damaged or affected by frost.

The plants in this region are frost-susceptible and need protection during winter.

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Last updated: 2025/02/09 09:20