HyperDic: answerable

English > 2 senses of the word *answerable*:
ADJECTIVE	all	answerable	capable of being answered
ADJECTIVE	all	answerable	morally or legally responsible to a higher authority

answerable > pronunciation
Sounds	ae'nserahbahl
Rhymes	abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...

English > *answerable*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	capable of being answered.
Broader	soluble	susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained
Spanish	contestable, responsable
Verbs	answer	understand the meaning / meaning of

English > *answerable*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	morally or legally responsible to a higher authority.
Example	"parents are answerable for their child's acts"
Broader	responsible	worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust
Nouns	answerability, answerableness	responsibility to someone or for some activity