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accountable.

Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/
  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.
  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.

    formal · rare
Where this word comes from

From account + -able. First attested around 1400.

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