prone/susceptible

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Active/passive? Is prone more suitable when describing actions one may initiate, such as temper outbursts, and susceptible for things which happen to you like catching 'flu?

Teechr · Accepted Answer

Broadly speaking, yes.

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks for your swift response.
Steve B (happy not to be anonymous)!

Teechr · Answer

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