culpable — deserving blame or censure; at fault
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deserving blame or censure; at fault
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌlpəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The chef was culpable for burning the wedding cake, but blamed it on the oven's 'attitude problem.'
- The jury found the defendant culpable for the accident due to reckless driving.
- My cat is clearly culpable for knocking over the vase, but she just stared at me like I was the criminal.
culpable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkʌlpəbəl/]
deserving blame or censure; at fault
The engineer looked culpable when the collapsed bridge revealed his skipped inspection notes.
The most capable minds become culpable through portable evidence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin culpabilis, derived from culpa meaning 'fault' or 'blame'. The word entered English through Old French and Middle English, maintaining its Latin roots.
Breakdown
culp- (fault, blame) + -able (capable of, worthy of) = culpable (worthy of blame or fault)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef was culpable for burning the wedding cake, but blamed it on the oven's 'attitude problem.'”
“The jury found the defendant culpable for the accident due to reckless driving.”
“My cat is clearly culpable for knocking over the vase, but she just stared at me like I was the criminal.”
“Both parties were equally culpable for the breakdown in negotiations.”
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