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Answerable

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.sər.ə.bəl/

Definitions

  • Capable of being held accountable or responsible for something.
  • Obliged to explain or justify one's actions to others.

Usage Examples

  • "The manager was answerable for the project's failure."
  • "Every citizen is answerable to the law."

Etymology

From the word "answer" (Old French 'answer') + the suffix '-able' (from Latin '-abilis'), meaning capable of or fit for being answered or accountable.

Synonyms

  • Accountable
  • Responsible
  • Liable
  • Obliged
  • Answerable

Antonyms

  • Irresponsible
  • Unaccountable
  • Exempt
  • Free

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Arabic مسؤول (Mas'ool) /masʔuːl/
Chinese (Simplified) 有责任的 (Yǒu zérèn de) /joʊ tsɤ˥˩ ʐən˥˩ də/
French Responsable /ʁɛs.pɔ̃.sɑːbl/
German Verantwortlich /fɛʁˈʔantvɔʁtʃlɪç/
Hindi जवाबदेह (Javabdeh) /d͡ʒʌːˈʋɑːbd̪eːh/
Italian Responsabile /re.spon.sa.biˈle/
Japanese 責任がある (Sekinin ga aru) /seki.nin ɡa aɾu/
Portuguese Responsável /ʁes.põ.sɐˈveɫ/
Spanish Responsable /res.pɔnˈsa.βle/
Russian Ответственный (Otvetstvenny) /ɐtvʲɪt͡sˈt͡vʲennɨj/
Swedish Ansvarig /ˈɑːnsˌvɑːrɪɡ/

Indian Language Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Assamese দায়িত্বশীল (Dayitwashiil) /daːjɪt̪tʰoʃil/
Bengali দায়িত্বশীল (Dayitwashiil) /d̪aːjɪt̪tʰoʃil/
Gujarati દાયિત્વશીલ (Dayitvashil) /d̪aːjɪt̪ʋəʃil/
Kannada ಹಕ್ಕು (Hakku) /ɦakku/
Malayalam ജവാബ്ദാരി (Javabdaari) /d͡ʒʌːˈʋɑːbd̪ɑːɾi/
Marathi जबाबदारी (Jababdaari) /d͡ʒəbɑːbd̪ɑːɾi/
Punjabi ਜਵਾਬਦੇਹੀ (Javabdehi) /d͡ʒʌːˈʋɑːbd̪eːhi/
Tamil பதில் (Pathil) /ˈpɑːd̪ɪl/
Telugu జవాబుదారీ (Javabudaari) /d͡ʒʌːˈʋɑːbʊd̪ɑːɾi/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • In American English: /ˈæn.sər.ə.bəl/
  • In British English: /ˈæn.sə.rə.bəl/
  • In Australian English: /ˈæn.sə.rə.bəl/

Historical Usage

The adjective "answerable" has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe someone who is held accountable for their actions or decisions. Initially, the term was more common in legal and political contexts, referring to an individual's obligation to answer to authorities or the public.

Cultural Nuances

In various cultures, being "answerable" signifies more than just legal accountability. In many traditional societies, individuals are expected to answer to their family, community, or elders, underscoring the role of social and cultural responsibility. The expectation of being answerable can vary greatly between different cultural contexts.

More Information

The concept of being answerable is deeply rooted in notions of duty and ethics, often discussed in philosophy, politics, and law. It reflects an individual's or institution's responsibility to justify actions and decisions to others, whether in a professional, personal, or societal context. Modern interpretations include transparency in governance and the ethical duty to answer for one's conduct, particularly in public office.

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