Apologetic vs Apologetical what difference
English
Alternative forms
- apologetick
Etymology
From French apologétique, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός (apologētikós, “of or suitable for defense”), from ἀπολογέσθαι (apologésthai, “to speak in defense of”).
Pronunciation
- (US): IPA(key): /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/
- (UK): IPA(key): /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/
Adjective
apologetic (comparative more apologetic, superlative most apologetic)
- Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing
- His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened.
- (dated) Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.
Synonyms
- (having the character of an apology): sorry, remorseful; regretful
Related terms
Translations
Romanian
Etymology
From French apologétique
Adjective
apologetic m or n (feminine singular apologetică, masculine plural apologetici, feminine and neuter plural apologetice)
- apologetic
Declension
English
Adjective
apologetical (comparative more apologetical, superlative most apologetical)
- apologetic
Translations
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