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answerability

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an·swer·a·ble  (nsr--bl)
adj.
1. Subject to being called to answer; accountable. See Synonyms at responsible.
2. That can be answered or refuted: an answerable charge.
3. Archaic
a. Suitable.
b. Corresponding.
answer·a·bili·ty, answer·a·ble·ness n.
answer·a·bly adv.
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Noun1.answerabilityanswerability - responsibility to someone or for some activity
accountability, answerableness
responsibleness, responsibility - a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; "he holds a position of great responsibility"
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