answerable

CEFRB2

/ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to be answered, explained, or held responsible.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Able to be answered.

Examples

  • I am not answerable to you for anything.

  • 1731, Jonathan Swift, “The Sentiments of a Church-of-England Man, with respect to Religion and Government” in Miscellanies, London: Benjamin Motte and Charles Bathurst, Volume I, Section 2, p. 91, Should any Man argue, that […] he cannot be justly punished, b...

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈæn.səɹ.ə.bl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Correspondent, in accordance; comparable (to).

  2. Required to justify one's actions (to somebody); accountable, responsible.

  3. Proportionate; commensurate in amount; suitable.

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In context

  • 1731, Jonathan Swift, “The Sentiments of a Church-of-England Man, with respect to Religion and Government” in Miscellanies, London: Benjamin Motte and Charles Bathurst, Volume I, Section 2, p. 91, Should any Man argue, that […] he cannot be justly punished, but is answerable only to God […]

  • Is my question answerable on basis of the reading alone or does it go outside the information given in the story?

  • What wit and policie of man is answerable to their discreet and orderly course?

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Origin

adjective

From answer + -able.