answerable

adjective

UK /ˈɑːnsərəbl/

US /ˈænsərəbl/

If you are answerable for something, you have to explain it or take care of it.

The class monitor is answerable to the teacher for keeping the room tidy.

SYNONYMS

responsible accountable liable blameworthy

RELATED WORDS

answer responsibility duty accountability

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Able to be answered or solved.

The riddle was easily answerable by the clever children.

3. Required to explain your actions to someone in charge.

Managers are answerable to the company's owners.

4. Capable of being replied to or responded to.

Her question was simple and answerable in one word.