answerable
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an·swer·able

adjective \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

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