responsibleness

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Definitions of responsibleness word

adjective responsibleness 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. 1
adjective responsibleness involving accountability or responsibility, as in having the power to control or manage: promoted to a responsible position in the firm. 1
adjective responsibleness chargeable with being the author, cause, or occasion of something (usually followed by for): Termites were responsible for the damage. 1
adjective responsibleness having a capacity for moral decisions and therefore accountable; capable of rational thought or action: The defendant is not responsible for his actions. 1
adjective responsibleness able to discharge obligations or pay debts. 1
adjective responsibleness reliable or dependable, as in meeting debts, conducting business dealings, etc. 1

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin respōns(us) (see response) + -ible

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preposition

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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.

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