vulnerabilidade

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/vuwneɾabiliˈdadʒi/
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Exposure to possible harm or attack.
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Examples

  • A rede precisa reduzir sua vulnerabilidade a ataques.
    The network needs to reduce its vulnerability to attacks.
  • A idade pode aumentar a vulnerabilidade a certas doenças.
    Age can increase vulnerability to certain illnesses.
  • A seca aumenta a vulnerabilidade das famílias.
    Drought increases families’ vulnerability.
  • Ela falou com honestidade sobre sua vulnerabilidade.
    She spoke honestly about her vulnerability.
  • O relatório aponta uma vulnerabilidade no sistema.
    The report identifies a vulnerability in the system.

Similar words

fragilidade
exposição

Meanings

Susceptibility to harm

noun
risk
neutral
The condition of a person, group or system that can be hurt because protection or strength is limited.

Examples

  • A seca aumenta a vulnerabilidade das famílias.
    Drought increases families’ vulnerability.
  • O relatório aponta uma vulnerabilidade no sistema.
    The report identifies a vulnerability in the system.
  • Ela falou com honestidade sobre sua vulnerabilidade.
    She spoke honestly about her vulnerability.
  • A idade pode aumentar a vulnerabilidade a certas doenças.
    Age can increase vulnerability to certain illnesses.
  • A rede precisa reduzir sua vulnerabilidade a ataques.
    The network needs to reduce its vulnerability to attacks.

Similar words

fragilidade
exposição

Etymology

From vulnerável, open to injury, with the noun ending -idade.

FAQ

What does vulnerabilidade mean?

Exposure to possible harm or attack.

Is vulnerabilidade masculine or feminine?

It is feminine: a vulnerabilidade.

What is the plural of vulnerabilidade?

The plural is vulnerabilidades.

Is vulnerabilidade only a weakness in software?

No. It also describes human exposure to physical or emotional harm.

How is vulnerabilidade pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /vuwneɾabiliˈdadʒi/.

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