Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Answerable.
Answerable - as an adjective satellite
Capable of being answered
Morally or legally responsible to a higher authority
Example: "Parents are answerable for their child's acts"
Liable to account for one's actions
Example: "Governments must be accountable to someone beside themselves"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accountable17Answerable - as an adjective
Required to justify one's actions (to somebody); accountable, responsible.
(of a question) able to be answered.
Correspondent, in accordance; comparable (to).
Proportionate; commensurate in amount; suitable.
(of an argument) capable of being answered or refuted; admitting a satisfactory answer.
Example Sentences
"He is answerable for his actions."
"The company is answerable to its shareholders."
"Parents are answerable for the well-being of their children."
"The employee is answerable to his supervisor."
"Public officials should be answerable to the citizens they serve."
Word Game Points
Is ANSWERABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, answerable is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANSWERABLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is ANSWERABLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, answerable is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANSWERABLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is ANSWERABLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, answerable is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANSWERABLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
