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answerable

ans·we·rable

UK/ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/ US/ˈɑːnsɹəb(ə)l/ rare archaic rare

adjective

1.

possible to answer

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2.

morally or legally responsible to a higher authority

  • “parents are answerable for their child”

Origin

From answer + -able.

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