accountable
Translation
accountable, responsible
Examples
Politicians are accountable to the voters.
Politicians are accountable to the voters.
He is accountable for his own actions.
He is accountable for his own actions.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb.)) accountable to somebody Politicians are accountable to the voters.
((for sth.)) accountable for something You are accountable for your actions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: responsible, answerable, liable; Antonyms: unaccountable
Etymology
From 'account' + '-able' (a suffix meaning 'capable of'). Literally, 'capable of being accounted for'.
Memory Tips
If you are 'account-able', you are 'able' to give an 'account' (explanation) for what you did.