accountable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   liable to account for one's actions

   governments must be accountable to someone beside themselves

2. 2
   adj

   Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.

   Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.

3. 3
   adj

   Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.

   True religion . . . intelligible, rational, and accountable, -- not a burden but a privilege.

4. 4
   adj

   Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).

5. 5
   adj

   Liable to be called on to render an account.

Etymology

From account + -able. First attested around 1400.