accountableness
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/əˈkaʊntəblnəs/
(accountable)
responsible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accountable' originates from the Old French word 'aconter', which meant 'to reckon or account'.
Historical Evolution
'aconter' transformed into the Middle English word 'acounten', and eventually became the modern English word 'accountable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give an account or explanation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being responsible or answerable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being accountable; responsibility.
The accountableness of the manager was questioned after the incident.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 07:21