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    answerable
    /ˈɑːns(ə)rəbl/

    adjective

    • 1. required to explain or justify one's actions to; responsible or having to report to: "the Attorney General is answerable only to Parliament for his decisions"
    • 2. (of a question) able to be answered: "straightforward and answerable questions"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANSWERABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of answerable as an adjective, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and usage examples. Answerable means to be responsible for something that happens or to someone who has the main control and responsibility.

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    Learn the meaning of answerable as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Answerable can mean responsible, capable of being answered or refuted, or suitable or adequate.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishANSWERABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective answerable, which means responsible or accountable to someone or something. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and word frequency of answerable.

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    Learn the meaning and pronunciation of the adjective answerable, which can describe a person, a question, or a situation. Find out how to use it with examples, synonyms, and grammar notes.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANSWERABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of answerable, an adjective that describes being responsible for something or someone. See how to use answerable in sentences and find synonyms and related words.

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    Answerable definition: liable to be asked to give account; responsible. See examples of ANSWERABLE used in a sentence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › answerableAnswerable - definition of answerable by The Free Dictionary

    Answerable means responsible, accountable, or capable of being answered or refuted. Find the origin, usage, and examples of answerable and its synonyms in English and Spanish dictionaries.