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culpable

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Adj — Deserving blame for wrongdoing.

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culpable negligence found culpable

Etymology

From Old French culpable, from Latin culpabilis ("blameworthy"), from culpa ("fault").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “culpable” mean?

The word “culpable” means deserving blame for wrongdoing. In plain terms, deserving blame; guilty of something wrong.

How do you pronounce “culpable”?

“Culpable” is pronounced KUHL-puh-buhl (/ˈkʌlpəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “culpable” in a sentence?

Here is “culpable” used in a sentence: “The report found the manager culpable for ignoring the safety warnings.”

What part of speech is “culpable”?

“Culpable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “culpable” come from?

The word “culpable” comes from Latin. From Old French culpable, from Latin culpabilis ("blameworthy"), from culpa ("fault").

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