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