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 Definitions of apologetic  [əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪk]  

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Definition of 'apologetic' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) apologetic
containing an apology or excuse for a fault or failure:
an apologetic letter for the delay.

2.  apologetic
presented in defense or vindication:
apologetic arguments.

3.  apologetic
seeming to offer apology:
an apologetic look.

4.  apologetic
regretful:
apologetic for the oversight.

Etymology:  (1645–55; < LL apologēticus written defense, defensive < Gk apologētikós fit for defense)

Definition of 'apologetic' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) apologetic, excusatory
offering or expressing apology
"an apologetic note"; "an apologetic manner"


Definition of 'apologetic' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (adjective) apologetic
showing regret
apologetic about his rude behavior


Definition of 'apologetic' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) apologetic
alt. of Apologetical



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