different between credible vs accountable
credible
English
Etymology
From Middle English credible, borrowed from Old French credible, from Latin cr?dibilis (“worthy of belief”), from cr?d? (“believe”); see credit.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?k??d?bl?/
Adjective
credible (comparative more credible, superlative most credible)
- Believable or plausible.
- Authentic or convincing.
Antonyms
- incredible, noncredible, uncredible
Related terms
- credibility
- credit
- credence
- credential
Translations
See also
- street cred
Further reading
- credible in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- credible in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
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accountable
English
Etymology
- First attested around 1400.
- account +? -able
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /??ka?nt?bl?/
Adjective
accountable (comparative more accountable, superlative most accountable)
- Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
- Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).
- Liable to be called on to render an account.
- (rare) Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.
Synonyms
- amenable, responsible, liable, answerable
Translations
See also
- hold to account
References
- accountable in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- accountable at OneLook Dictionary Search
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