Answerably: meaning, definitions and examples
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answerably
[ ˈɑːnsərəbli ]
in a way that allows for a response
In a manner that allows for a reply or reaction; responsively.
Synonyms
reactively, receptively, responsively
Examples of usage
- He spoke answerably to the accusations made against him.
- She acted answerably by apologizing for her mistake.
in a way that is appropriate or fitting
In a manner that is fitting or appropriate for a particular situation or question.
Synonyms
appropriately, properly, suitably
Examples of usage
- His behavior was answerably to the seriousness of the situation.
- She dressed answerably for the formal event.
Translations
Translations of the word "answerably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 responsavelmente
🇮🇳 जवाबदेही से
🇩🇪 verantwortungsvoll
🇮🇩 dengan bertanggung jawab
🇺🇦 відповідально
🇵🇱 odpowiedzialnie
🇯🇵 責任を持って (sekini o motte)
🇫🇷 de manière responsable
🇪🇸 responsablemente
🇹🇷 sorumlu bir şekilde
🇰🇷 책임감 있게 (chaegimgam itge)
🇸🇦 بمسؤولية (bimas'ūliya)
🇨🇿 odpovědně
🇸🇰 zodpovedne
🇨🇳 负责任地 (fù zérèn de)
🇸🇮 odgovorno
🇮🇸 ábyrganlega
🇰🇿 жауапкершілікпен
🇬🇪 პასუხისმგებლობით (pasukhismgebelobit)
🇦🇿 məsuliyyətlə
🇲🇽 responsablemente
Word origin
The word 'answerably' is derived from the word 'answerable,' which comes from the Middle English 'answeraunt,' meaning 'liable to be called to account.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'answerably,' indicating the manner in which something can be responded to or is appropriate. The use of 'answerably' dates back to the 16th century.
See also: answerability, answerable, answerer, answerers.