adj.
Pronunciation: ə - ' kau ̇ n-t ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : subject to giving an account : ANSWERABLE <held her accountable for the damage>
2 : capable of being accounted for : EXPLAINABLE
synonyms see RESPONSIBLE
– ac · count · able · ness \ - ' kau ̇ n-t ə -b ə l-n ə s \ noun
– ac · count · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb