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answerable

/ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/

Meanings
  • adjective

    capable of being answered or explained


Antonyms

unanswerable
Rhymes
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comfortable , controllable , recoverable
Variants
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answerabilities , answerability , answerable
Forms
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answerability, answers, answerable


Etymology
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From answer + -able


Trivia
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  1. The term 'answerable' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

  2. The word 'answerable' comes from the Old French word 'anserable', which means 'capable of answering'.

  3. In some legal contexts, a person may be required to give 'answerable' evidence in a court of law.


Related Concepts
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  1. accountability: The state of being answerable or responsible for one's actions

  2. responsibility: The obligation to answer for one's actions or the state of being responsible


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The term 'answerable' is often used in various contexts such as in the workplace to refer to an employee's accountability for their actions. In literature, it is used metaphorically to describe a person who is responsible for providing explanations or solutions to problems.

How to Memorize "answerable"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person providing an explanation or solution to a problem. This person is answerable for their actions and responsible for finding the answer.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'answerable' with the idea of being responsible and capable of providing explanations or solutions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Answerable Apes Always Provide Explanations' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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