Added 9 October 2026
vulnerable
/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adjective
In Latin: forābilis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about vulnerable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Susceptible to attack.
a vulnerable bridge
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Susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation.
vulnerable to bribery
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Capable of being wounded or hurt.
vulnerable parts of the body
Origin
From Late Latin vulnerābilis (“injurious, wounding”), from Latin vulnerō (“to wound”).
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