Vulnerability
/ˌvʌl.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/noun
The quality of being open to physical or emotional harm.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the term 'vulnerable' was often associated with the wounded warrior, suggesting that embracing vulnerability can lead to profound transformation and healing.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wel-
“To be strong or to be able.”
Latin
Latin
vulnerabilis
“Capable of being wounded.”
Old French
Old French
vulnerable
“Able to be harmed or wounded.”
14th Century
Middle English
vulnerabil
“Susceptible to attack or harm.”
Modern English
English
vulnerability
“The state of being exposed to the possibility of physical or emotional injury.”
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