Deceptible

/dɪˈsɛptɪbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being deceived, tricked, or misled; susceptible to deception.

Etymology

From Latin decipere (to deceive) + -ible (capable of being). This adjective parallels 'deceptive' but means 'able to be deceived' rather than 'tending to deceive.'

Kelly Says

This is one of those rare -ible words that means the opposite direction of what you'd expect—'deceptive' means something that deceives you, but 'deceptible' means you can be deceived by it!

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