ac|count´a|bly

ac|count´a|bly
ac|count|a|ble «uh KOWN tuh buhl», adjective.
1. liable to be called to account; responsible; answerable: »

Each person is accountable for his own work.

2. explainable: »

His bad temper is easily accountable; he has had a toothache all day.

SYNONYM(S): explicable.
ac|count´a|ble|ness, noun.
ac|count´a|bly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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