accountable
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ʌˈkaʊntəbl̩/
  • (America) IPA: /ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/
Adjective

accountable

  1. Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
    Every man is accountable to God for his conduct.
    You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors.
  2. Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).
  3. Liable to be called on to render an account.
  4. (rare) Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.
Synonyms Translations Translations
  • Russian: подотчётный
Translations Translations
  • French: expliquable
  • Russian: объясни́мый



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