ACCOUNTABLE


Meaning of ACCOUNTABLE in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.