Main Entry: an·swer·able

Pronunciation: \ˈan(t)-s(ə-)-rə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1536

1 archaic : suitable, adequate
2 : liable to be called to account : responsible
3 archaic : corresponding, similar
4 : capable of being refuted

synonyms see responsible

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