Definition for SUS-CEP-TI-BIL'I-TY

SUS-CEP-TI-BIL'I-TY, n. [from susceptible.]

The quality of admitting or receiving either something additional, or some change, affection or passion; as, the susceptibility of color in a body; susceptibility of culture or refinement; susceptibility of love or desire, or of impressions.

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