■ adjective
1》 having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone.
2》 being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it.
↘( ~ to ) reporting to; answerable to.
↘morally accountable for one's behaviour.
3》 (of a job or position) involving important duties or decisions or control over others.
4》 capable of being trusted.
Derivatives
~ness noun
responsibly adverb
Origin
C16: from obs. Fr. ~ , from L. respons- , respondere (see respond ).