Culpable
/ˈkʌl.pə.bəl/noun
Deserving blame or censure; guilty.
Did you know?In ancient Roman law, being deemed 'culpable' could lead to severe punishment, reflecting the heavy weight of moral responsibility.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
culpabilis
“Capable of guilt or blame.”
Old French
Old French
culpable
“Guilty, deserving blame.”
Middle English
Middle English
culpable
“Blameworthy, guilty.”
Modern English
English
culpable
“Legally or morally responsible for wrongdoing.”