adj. 1. Subject to being called to answer; accountable: answerable for one's actions; answerable to one's supervisor. See Synonyms at responsible. 2. Capable of being answered or refuted: an answerable charge. 3. Archaic Suitable; appropriate. an′swer·a·bili·ty, answer·a·ble·ness n. answer·a·bly adv. |
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