How does vulnerable come from?

 The word "vulnerable" comes from the Latin word "vulnus," which means "wound." The Latin word "vulnerare" means "to wound," and the Late Latin adjective "vulnerabilis" means "capable of being wounded." The word "vulnerable" entered the English language in the early 1600s.

Here is a more detailed etymology of the word "vulnerable":

• Vulnus (Latin): This Latin noun means "wound" or "injury." It is the root of the word "vulnerable" and several other related words, such as "vulnerate" (to wound) and "vulnerability" (the state of being vulnerable).

• Vulnerare (Latin): This Latin verb means "to wound" or "to injure." It is derived from the noun "vulnus," and it is the root of the word "vulnerability" and several other related words.

• Vulnerabilis (Late Latin): This Late Latin adjective means "capable of being wounded" or "susceptible to injury." It is derived from the verb "vulnerare," and it is the direct source of the English word "vulnerable."

• Vulnerable (English): This English adjective means "susceptible to harm or attack" or "emotionally sensitive or easily hurt." It is derived from the Late Latin adjective "vulnerabilis," and it has been in use in the English language since the early 1600s.

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