responsibility
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/rɪˌspɑːn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
duty or obligation
Etymology
'responsibility' originates from the Latin word 'responsus,' which is the past participle of 'respondere,' meaning 'to respond.'
'responsus' transformed into the French word 'responsabilité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'responsibility.'
Initially, it meant 'to respond or answer for something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a duty or obligation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
He has a lot of responsibility at work.
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Noun 2
a thing that one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation.
It's your responsibility to lock the door when you leave.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35