accountable

CEFRC1

/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Responsible for something and expected to explain your actions.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Liable to be called on to render an account.

Examples

  • I am accountable to him for the loss.

  • I'm not accountable to you for my conduct.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).

  2. Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.

  3. Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.

More examples

In context

  • The state spends taxpayers’ money and should be held accountable.

  • Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.

  • You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From account + -able. First attested around 1400.