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vulnerability

nounfeminine/vulnɨɾɐbiliˈdadɨ/medium

vul·ne·ra·bi·li·da·de

Definition

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
The software update fixes a critical security vulnerability.
Sharing his fears was an act of vulnerability.
Common collocations
security vulnerabilityemotional vulnerabilityexploit a vulnerabilityfeel vulnerability

Etymology

Do latim 'vulnerabilitas, -atis', de 'vulnerabilis' (que pode ser ferido).

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