apologetic

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective offering or expressing apology

Etymology

From French apologétique, from Latin apologēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός (apologētikós, “of or suitable for defense”), from ἀπολογέομαι (apologéomai, “to speak in defense of”); see more at English apology.

In classic literature

Synonyms

excusatory

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