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Accountable vs Explicable - What's the difference?

accountable | explicable |

As adjectives the difference between accountable and explicable

is that accountable is having accountability (individuals have accountability); answerable while explicable is able to be explained.

accountable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having accountability (individuals have accountability); answerable.
  • Requiring accountability (property or funds require accountability).
  • Liable to be called on to render an account;
  • Being answerable for.
  • Being liable for.
  • (rare) Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.
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    • Synonyms

    * amenable, responsible, liable, answerable

    See also

    * hold to account

    explicable

    English

    Adjective

  • Able to be explained.

    • Antonyms

    * inexplicable