What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
receptible
Example
The company is always receptible to new and innovative ideas. [receptible: adjective]
Example
She has a very receptible mind and is always open to learning new things. [receptible: adjective]
susceptible
Example
Children are more susceptible to catching colds than adults. [susceptible: adjective]
Example
The plants in this area are very susceptible to drought. [susceptible: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Susceptible is more commonly used than receptible in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between receptible and susceptible?
Receptible is more formal than susceptible and is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
