accountable

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Scrabble points
17
Words With Friends
23
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/

Definition of accountable

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
    “Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.”
    “You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors.”
    “"Because the railway is economically and socially vital, it receives large amounts of public money and must therefore ultimately be accountable to government. [...]”
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adj

  1. Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
    “Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.”
    “You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors.”
    “"Because the railway is economically and socially vital, it receives large amounts of public money and must therefore ultimately be accountable to government. [...]”
  2. Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).
  3. Liable to be called on to render an account.
  4. (rare)Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.
    “True religion . . . intelligible, rational, and accountable, -- not a burden but a privilege.”

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Etymology

From account + -able. First attested around 1400.

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