Accountable Definition
ə-kountə-bəl
adjective
Expected or required to account for one's actions; answerable.
American Heritage
Obliged to account for one's acts; responsible.
Webster's New World
Capable of being explained.
An accountable phenomenon.
American Heritage
Capable of being accounted for; explainable.
Webster's New World
Having accountability (individuals have accountability); answerable.
Every man is accountable to God for his conduct.
You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors.
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Origin of Accountable
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account + -able
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First attested around 1400.
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