suggestible
suggestible Lexical Profile
suggestible Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Easily influenced or swayed by the opinions, ideas, or suggestions of others; open to psychological or hypnotic suggestion.
"Young children are often highly suggestible, making it important for investigators to avoid asking leading questions."
Capable of being suggested or proposed.
"The committee reviewed every suggestible solution before deciding on the final policy."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'suggestible' (easily influenced by the suggestions of others) with 'suggestive' (tending to suggest an idea, or hinting at something improper or sexual).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English in the 17th century from the verb 'suggest' (from Latin 'suggestus', past participle of 'suggerere', meaning 'to bring up' or 'prompt') and the suffix '-ible'. Its psychological sense of being easily influenced by others' ideas or hypnosis emerged in the late 19th century.