beeinflussbar

Beeinflussbar is a German adjective meaning susceptible to influence or easily swayed by others or by external factors. It can describe people, groups, or systems that do not resist persuasion, manipulation, or social pressure. The term often carries a negative or critical nuance in everyday language, but it can be used descriptively in academic contexts to denote vulnerability to influence without moral judgment.

Etymology and forms: Beeinflussbar is formed from the prefix be- and the verb beeinflussen (to influence) with the adjective-forming suffix -bar, meaning capable of. The related noun Beeinflussbarkeit denotes susceptibility to influence, while Beeinflussung refers to the act or process of influencing.

Usage and nuance: Common constructions include "Er ist beeinflussbar" (he is susceptible to influence) or "Sie ist leicht beeinflussbar" (she is easily influenced). Beeinflussbarkeit is discussed in psychology, sociology, political science, advertising, and media studies as a factor in judgments and behavior. The degree of Beeinflussbarkeit can vary by context, situation, and individual characteristics such as critical thinking, experience, and cognitive load.

Synonyms and antonyms: Synonyms include empfänglich and manipulationsanfällig; antonyms include unbeeinflussbar and standhaft. Beeinflussbarkeit as a noun contrasts with Beeinflussung, the act of influencing, in discussions about how people or groups respond to persuasive attempts.

See also: Beeinflussung, Beeinflussbarkeit, Manipulation.