1. The quality or state of being susceptible; the capacity to be affected by something
The susceptibility of the population to the disease was high.
A susceptibilidade da população à doença era alta.
2. Sensitivity or proneness to something (emotions, influence, infection, etc.)
His susceptibility to flattery made him an easy target for manipulation.
Sua susceptibilidade aos elogios o tornava um alvo fácil para manipulação.
3. In physics/materials science, the degree to which a substance can be magnetized or polarized
The magnetic susceptibility of the material was measured in the laboratory.
A susceptibilidade magnética do material foi medida no laboratório.