# responsible vs responsive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### responsible
*adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ · frequency rank #1,407*
Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.

### responsive
*adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈspɒn.sɪv/ · frequency rank #11,280*
Answering, replying or responding

## Source
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