answerable
Answerable (adj) means Required to explain or justify one's actions to someone; accountable. Example: “As team leader, she is answerable to the whole department for missed targets.”
How to use answerable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "able to be answered," or "responsible and accountable to someone."
Word forms
more answerable comparative, most answerable superlative
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As team leader, she is _____ to the whole department for missed targets.
Etymology
From answer plus the adjective suffix -able.
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What does “answerable” mean?
The word “answerable” means required to explain or justify one's actions to someone; accountable. In plain terms, either "able to be answered," or "responsible and accountable to someone.".
How do you pronounce “answerable”?
“Answerable” is pronounced AHN-suh-ruhbl (/ˈæn.səɹ.ə.bl/ in IPA).
How do you use “answerable” in a sentence?
Here is “answerable” used in a sentence: “As team leader, she is answerable to the whole department for missed targets.”
What is the opposite of “answerable”?
The opposite of “answerable” — its antonyms — is unanswerable.
What part of speech is “answerable”?
“Answerable” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “answerable” have?
“Answerable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: required to explain or justify one's actions to someone; accountable.