answerable

an·swer·able

adj \ˈan(t)-s(ə-)rə-bəl\

Definition of ANSWERABLE

1

archaic : suitable, adequate

2

: liable to be called to account : responsible

3

archaic : corresponding, similar

4

: capable of being refuted

— an·swer·abil·i·ty \ˌan(t)-s(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Examples of ANSWERABLE

1. a powerful businesswoman who seems to think that she's answerable to no one
2. <you are answerable for your own conduct at all times>

First Known Use of ANSWERABLE

1536

Related to ANSWERABLE

Synonyms: accountable, amenable, responsible, liable

Antonyms: irresponsible, nonaccountable, unaccountable

Related Words: beholden, indebted, obligated, obliged

Near Antonyms: exempt, immune

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