Vulnerable
Example: Vulnerable systems require protection
Definition
"Vulnerable" describes systems, people, or things that are exposed to the possibility of harm, damage, or attack, often requiring protection or special care to prevent negative consequences.
Etymology
The word "vulnerable" comes from the Latin 'vulnerabilis', meaning 'able to be wounded', derived from 'vulnerare', which means 'to wound'. Did you know that its roots emphasize physical injury, but today it broadly includes emotional and systemic risks?
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"Vulnerable" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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