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answerability

an·swer·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-ser-uh-buh l, ahn-]
    • /ˈæn sər ə bəl, ˈɑn-/
    • /ˌɑːnsərəˈbɪlɪti /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-ser-uh-buh l, ahn-]
    • /ˈæn sər ə bəl, ˈɑn-/

Definitions of answerability word

  • adjective answerability liable to be asked to give account; responsible: He is answerable to a committee for all his decisions. 1
  • adjective answerability capable of being answered: a question answerable by mail. 1
  • adjective answerability proportionate; correlative (usually followed by to). 1
  • adjective answerability corresponding; suitable (usually followed by to): The amount is not answerable to my needs. 1
  • noun answerability The state of being answerable. 1
See all 5 definitions of answerability

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Origin of answerability

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; answer + -able

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Parts of speech for Answerability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Answerability

answerability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

answerability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for answerability

noun answerability

  • liability — liabilities. moneys owed; debts or pecuniary obligations (opposed to assets). Accounting. liabilities as detailed on a balance sheet, especially in relation to assets and capital.
  • blameworthy — deserving disapproval or censure
  • culpability — guilt or blame that is deserved; blameworthiness.
  • onus — a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
  • fault — a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing: a fault in the brakes; a fault in one's character.
All 102 Synonyms of answerability

Antonyms for answerability

noun answerability

  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
  • commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • thanks — to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to: She thanked them for their hospitality.
All 50 Antonyms of answerability

Related words

  • answerable

    If you are answerable to someone, you have to report to them and explain your actions.
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