responsible
/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/
Meanings
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adjective
capable of responding or able to be relied upon
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adjective
having the ability to answer for one's actions
Pronunciation
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/ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/
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Antonyms
irresponsible
Rhymes
Words rhyming with responsibleresponsive , dependable , reliable , mobilize , realizable
Variants
List of all variants of responsible that leads to same resultresponsible , responsibleness , responsiblenesses , responsibler , responsiblest , responsibly , hold (someone) responsible , hold responsible , hold someone responsible
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).responsibly, more responsible, most responsible
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French responsable, from respondis, past participle of respondere, from responsum 'answer'.
Trivia
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The term 'responsible' was first used in English in the 15th century.
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The word 'responsible' is derived from the Latin word 'responsum', which means 'answer'.
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In mathematics, a responsible matrix is a square matrix whose determinant is nonzero.
Related Concepts
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accountability: The state of being accountable for one's actions or decisions.
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dependability: The quality of being reliable and trustworthy.
Quotes
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I have long since ceased to cherish any spirit of bitterness against the Southern white people on account of the enslavement of my race. No one section of our country was wholly "responsible" for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.
- Booker T. Washington,{it}Up from Slavery{/it},1900, 1901 -
"If you all die of typhoid I won't be "responsible"!" he snapped. "If you die of dullness, neither will I," Helen echoed in her heart.
- Virginia Woolf,{it}The Voyage Out{/it},1915 -
He resumed our walk with me, passing his hand into my arm. "Then when AM I going back?" I wore, in turning it over, my most "responsible" air.
- Henry James,{it}The Turn of the Screw{/it},1898
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The concept of responsibility has been a significant theme in literature, philosophy, and art. In literature, characters who take responsibility for their actions are often portrayed as heroes. In philosophy, the concept of moral responsibility is closely linked to ethics and morality. In art, themes of responsibility can be found in works exploring the human condition, such as Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night' and Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'.
How to Memorize "responsible"
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visualize
- Visualize a person taking responsibility for their actions, such as admitting a mistake and making amends.
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associate
- Associate the word with the concept of reliability and trustworthiness.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the acronym R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-L-E: Responsible Employees Show Proactive Ownership, Not Slacking In Business Like Everybody Else.
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