vulnerable

English

/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/, /ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/

adj
Definitions
  • More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
  • (computing) More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin vulnerābilis (vulnerable), vulnerō (I wound) root from Proto-Indo-European *welh₃- (hit, strike, wound, injure).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*welh₃-

Gloss

hit, strike, wound, injure

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

傷

Emoji
🎯

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