Vulnerabilities

/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlətiz/ noun

Definition

weaknesses or flaws that can be exploited or cause harm

Etymology

from Latin 'vulnerabilis', from 'vulnerare' meaning to wound, from 'vulnus' (wound)

Kelly Says

Vulnerability comes from the Latin word for 'wound' - it's about being open to injury, whether physical or emotional!

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