English Explanatory Dictionary

accountable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
  2. Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).
  3. Liable to be called on to render an account.
  4. Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.

Pronunciation

/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ En-us-accountable.ogg

Word forms

accountable more accountable most accountable

Etymology

From account + -able. First attested around 1400.

Synonyms

amenable responsible liable answerable

Related words

hold to account

Derived words

accountability accountable depot accountable disbursing officer accountable mail accountableness accountable officer accountably nonaccountable unaccountable
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