Main Entry: ac·count·able

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : subject to giving an account : answerable <held her accountable for the damage>
2 : capable of being accounted for : explainable

synonyms see responsible

— ac·count·able·ness \-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— ac·count·ably \-blē\ adverb