apologetically
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əˈdʒɛtAlso, a·pol·o·get·i·cal.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English apologetik a formal defense (< Middle French) < Late Latin apologēticus written defense, defensive < Greek apologētikós fit for defense, equivalent to apologē- (variant stem of apologeîsthai to speak in defense; see apologia) + -tikos -tic
1400–50; late Middle English apologetik a formal defense (< Middle French) < Late Latin apologēticus written defense, defensive < Greek apologētikós fit for defense, equivalent to apologē- (variant stem of apologeîsthai to speak in defense; see apologia) + -tikos -tic
Related forms
a·pol·o·get·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·a·pol·o·get·ic, adjective
non·a·pol·o·get·i·cal, adjective
non·a·pol·o·get·i·cal·ly, adverb
pseu·do·a·pol·o·get·ic, adjective
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apologetic (əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | expressing or anxious to make apology; contrite |
| 2. | protecting or defending in speech or writing |
| apolo'getically | |
| —adv | |
| apologetic (əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | expressing or anxious to make apology; contrite |
| 2. | protecting or defending in speech or writing |
| apolo'getically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
apologetic
1640s, "vindicatory," from Fr. apologétique, from L. apologeticus, from Gk. apologetikos "defensible," from apologeisthai (see apology). Meaning "regrefully acknowledging failure" is from 1855. Related: Apologetics (c.1753).
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Example sentences
She would apologetically explain that he was too tired to receive many visitors.
We solicitously and apologetically caress and celebrate him because he held on his way and scorned our disapprobation.
Almost apologetically, he handed it back to the public health nurse.
The social services on minimum standards for all citizens crept apologetically into existence.
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