Main Entry:

an·swer·able

Pronunciation:

\ˈan(t)-s(ə-)-rə-bəl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1536

1archaic : suitable, adequate2: liable to be called to account : responsible3archaic : corresponding, similar4: capable of being refuted

synonyms see responsible

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