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Definition of suggestibility

suggestibility

/səɡˌdʒɛstɪˈbɪlɪti/
sug · ges · ti · bil · i · ty
Adverb:suggestibly
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Plural:suggestibilities
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Adjective:suggestible
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suggestibility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The psychological quality or state of being easily inclined to accept and act upon the ideas, beliefs, or instructions of others without critical evaluation.

Example

"Forensic psychologists carefully evaluate the suggestibility of young eyewitnesses before conducting formal interviews."

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• Rhymes for suggestibility

• Nearby Words

sugary
suggest
suggester
suggestibility
suggestible
suggestibly
suggestion

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century in early clinical psychology from the adjective 'suggestible' and the noun-forming suffix '-ity', ultimately deriving from Latin 'suggestus' (past participle of 'suggerere', meaning 'to bring under' or 'to prompt').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suggestibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suggestibility
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