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Word entry · 14 letters

responsibility

Best crossword clue

"Duty or obligation"

14 letters · collected on this word page

14 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/Part of speech nounSorted beiiilnoprsstyStarts with REnds with Y1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

Word origin

From responsible + -ity. Although the components are of French origin, the compound appears to have been formed in English. Later-attested French responsabilité is modeled on the English word, and Italian responsabilità is in turn modeled on the French.

Used in a sentence

  • Responsibility is a heavy burden.
  • Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!
  • The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world

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