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Word entry · 11 letters

responsible

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"Accountable; in charge"

11 letters · collected on this word page

11 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/Part of speech adjectiveSorted beeilnoprssStarts with REnds with E1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. being the agent or cause

Word origin

From Middle French responsable, from Old French responsable, responsible, formed from the root of Latin responsus, from respondere. The spelling of the English word is taken from the Old French variant responsible. By surface analysis, response + -ible.

Used in a sentence

  • Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour.
  • Who is responsible for this mess?
  • She has a responsible position in the firm.

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