liability vs liable

liability is a noun but liable is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
liability	Yes	No	No	No
liable	No	Yes	No	No

liability (noun)	liable (noun)
the quality of being something that holds you back
an obligation to pay money to another party
the state of being legally obliged and responsible

liability (adjective)	liable (adjective)
	at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
	held legally responsible
	(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
	subject to legal action