answerable
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adjective \ˈan(t)-s(ə-)rə-bəl\Definition of ANSWERABLE
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
See Examples of ANSWERABLE
- a powerful businesswoman who seems to think that she's answerable to no one
- <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
See Synonym Discussion at responsible
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