| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay.[Websters]
2. Being excusatory or exculpatory. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. Being vindicatory or justificatory. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. Being defensive or protective. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. Infrequently used base adjective of the adverb apologetically.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adverb Form (apologetically) | 1. In an apologetic manner; "he spoke apologetically about his past".[Wordnet]. 2. By way of apology.[Websters]. 3. In a remorseful manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 4. In a contrite or penitential manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 5. In a penitent or repentant manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 6. In a regretful or rueful manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 7. In an ashamed manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 8. In a defensive, protective or preventive manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "APOLOGETICAL" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1603. (references) |
Specialty Definition: APOLOGETICAL
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Adjective] Defending by words or arguments; excusing; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; as an apologetic essay. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
