Meaning & Definition of word "Answerable"

Answerable

/ˈænsərəbəl/

1. Required to explain or justify actions or decisions; accountable.
- Example: As the project manager, he is answerable for the team’s performance and outcomes.
2. Capable of being answered; that can be responded to.
- Example: The question was clear and answerable, allowing the students to respond confidently.
3. Obligated to provide information or justification.
- Example: She is answerable to the board of directors for the company’s financial decisions.

Derived from Middle English 'answerable', from 'answer' + '-able'.

answerable to:

Being obliged to give a reason for one's actions to someone.

not answerable for:

Not responsible for; not required to explain.

answerable question:

A question that can be answered specifically.

accountable:

Liable to be called to account; responsible.

explainable:

Able to be accounted for or explained.

responsible:

Having an obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of something.

Meaning: Being held to account in a casual context.

Example Sentence: If you screw up, you're totally answerable, dude!

Meaning: Being questioned about one's actions informally.

Example Sentence: At the party, everyone was like 'Who’s answerable for the mess?'