an·swer·able 
/ˈænsərəbə, Brit ˈɑ:nsərəbə/ adjective
/ˈænsərəbə, Brit ˈɑ:nsərəbə/ adjective 1 not used before a noun a : required to explain actions or decisions to someone
▪ Political leaders need to be answerable to [=accountable to] the people they represent. ▪ a powerful businesswoman who seems to think that she's answerable to no one
b : responsible for something
▪ The company is answerable for [=accountable for] any damage caused by its employees. 2 : capable of being answered
▪ an easily answerable question
▪ Political leaders need to be answerable to [=accountable to] the people they represent. ▪ a powerful businesswoman who seems to think that she's answerable to no one
b : responsible for something
▪ The company is answerable for [=accountable for] any damage caused by its employees.
▪ an easily answerable question
