Vulnerable
Example: Les espècies vulnerables necessiten protecció immediata per sobreviure.
Definition
"Vulnerable" refers to species or individuals that are at risk of harm, damage, or extinction and require immediate protection to survive. It describes a condition of being susceptible to physical or emotional injury, danger, or adverse effects.
Etymology
The word "vulnerable" comes from the Latin verb 'vulnerare,' meaning 'to wound.' It entered English through Old French 'vulnerable,' retaining the sense of being open to injury or attack. Did you know? The root also relates to the word 'invulnerable,' meaning incapable of being wounded.
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"Vulnerable" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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