culpability
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for culpability, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The degree to which someone is to blame for a wrongdoing or crime.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use culpability
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle French culpabilité, ultimately from Latin culpa ("fault").
Full origin of culpability →Frequently asked questions
What does “culpability” mean?
The word “culpability” means the degree to which someone is to blame for a wrongdoing or crime. In plain terms, how much someone is to blame for something.
How do you pronounce “culpability”?
“Culpability” is pronounced kuhl-puh-BIH-luh-tee (/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/ in IPA).
How do you use “culpability” in a sentence?
Here is “culpability” used in a sentence: “The jury had to weigh the defendant's culpability carefully.”
What part of speech is “culpability”?
“Culpability” is a noun.
Where does the word “culpability” come from?
The word “culpability” comes from Latin. From Middle French culpabilité, ultimately from Latin culpa ("fault").