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vulnerability (Noun)

Vulnerability is the state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. It often refers to a weakness in a system or a person's willingness to show their true feelings.

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Think of a 'Vulnerable' person as someone who is 'Wound-able'. The 'V' looks like a cut or a wound. 'V' for Vulnerable,...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'vulnerability for' instead of 'vulnerability to'. → The system's vulnerability to attack.

Confusing 'vulnerability' with 'fragility'. → The vulnerability of the safe was its simple lock.

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