responsibility.
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
Meaning & usage
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
Responsibility is a heavy burden.
The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable. The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion.
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable. The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to someone’s possession or supervision.
Where this word comes from
From responsible + -ity. Although the components are of French origin, the compound appears to have been formed in English. Later-attested French responsabilité is modeled on the English word, and Italian responsabilità is in turn modeled on the French.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.