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- [kuhl-puh-buh l]
- /ˈkʌl pə bəl/
- /ˈkʌl.pə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhl-puh-buh l]
- /ˈkʌl pə bəl/
Definitions of culpable word
- adjective culpable If someone or their conduct is culpable, they are responsible for something wrong or bad that has happened. 3
- adjective culpable deserving censure; blameworthy 3
- adjective culpable deserving blame; blameworthy 3
- adjective culpable deserving blame or censure; blameworthy. 1
- noun culpable Deserving blame. 1
- adjective culpable guilty 1
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Origin of culpable
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Latin culpābilis, equivalent to culpā(re) to hold liable (derivative of culpa blame) + -bilis -ble; replacing Middle English coupable < Middle French < Latin as above
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Parts of speech for Culpable
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culpable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for culpable
adj culpable
- reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- responsible — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
- guilty — having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law; justly subject to a certain accusation or penalty; culpable: The jury found her guilty of murder.
- liable — legally responsible: You are liable for the damage caused by your action.
- amiss — If you say that something is amiss, you mean there is something wrong.
Antonyms for culpable
adj culpable
- immune — protected from a disease or the like, as by inoculation.
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- blameless — Someone who is blameless has not done anything wrong.
- inculpable — not culpable; blameless; guiltless.
- innocent — free from moral wrong; without sin; pure: innocent children.
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