an·swer·able

an·swer·able
/ˈænsərəbəɬ, Brit ˈɑːnsərəbəɬ/ adj
1 not used before a noun
1 a : required to explain actions or decisions to someone

Political leaders need to be answerable to [=accountable to] the people they represent.

a powerful businesswoman who seems to think that she's answerable to no one

1 b : responsible for something

The company is answerable for [=accountable for] any damage caused by its employees.

2 : capable of being answered

an easily answerable question


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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