🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Responsabile

Pronunciation / Transliteration: re.sponˈza.bi.le

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Responsible/rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"È responsabile del progetto."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone.

    "As a project manager, she is responsible for ensuring that all deadlines are met."
  2. 2

    Being the primary cause of something and therefore able to be blamed or credited.

    "He was responsible for the team's success this quarter."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'responsible' originates from the Latin 'responsabilis', which means 'able to respond'. It evolved through Middle French 'responsable' in the 18th century, reflecting a shift towards accountability in social and legal contexts.

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