responsibility

CEFRA2

/ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A duty to deal with something or take care of someone.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.

Examples

  • Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility for children.

  • You are not excused from the responsibility for this serious situation.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

  2. The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.

  3. The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion.

More examples

In context

  • You have a responsibility to explain that behavior to me.

  • Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!

  • Responsibility is a heavy burden.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

It is the parent's blank to provide food and shelter for their children.

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Origin

noun

From responsible + -ity. Although the components are of French origin, the compound appears to have been formed in English. Later-attested French responsabilité is modeled on the English word, and Italian responsabilità is in turn modeled on the French.