accountable

The definition of accountable is being responsible for something or someone.

(adjective)

A pet owner is an example of someone who is accountable for the well being and behavior of his or her pet.

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See accountable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. obliged to account for one's acts; responsible
  2. capable of being accounted for; explainable

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See accountable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Liable to being called to account; answerable. See Synonyms at responsible.
  2. That can be explained: an accountable phenomenon.

Related Forms:

  • ac·countˌa·bilˈi·ty, ac·countˈa·ble·ness noun
  • ac·countˈa·bly adverb

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