accountable Synonyms & Antonyms
/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/
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Accountable as an Adjective
1
Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.
2
Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).
3
Liable to be called on to render an account.
4
Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.
Accountable in a Sentence
Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.
You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors.
Word Forms & Grammar
accountable (comparative more accountable, superlative most accountable)
Words That Rhyme With Accountable
Origin of Accountable
From account + -able. First attested around 1400.
Accountable: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ |
| Meaning | Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable |
| Comparative / superlative | more accountable, most accountable |