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- Dictionaryapologetic/əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/
adjective
- 1. expressing or showing regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure: "she was very apologetic about the whole incident"
- 2. constituting a formal defence or justification of a theory or doctrine: "the apologetic proposition that production for profit is the same thing as production for need"
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APOLOGETIC definition: 1. showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness: 2. showing…. Learn more.
apologetic: [adjective] feeling or showing regret : regretfully acknowledging fault or failure : expressing an apology.
Feb 20, 2006 · Defining Apologetics Apologetics may be simply defined as the defense of the Christian faith. The simplicity of this definition, however, masks the complexity of the problem of defining apologetics. It turns out that a diversity of approaches has been taken to defining the meaning, scope, and purpose of apologetics. From Apologia to Apologetics The word “apologetics” derives
APOLOGETIC meaning: 1. showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness: 2. showing…. Learn more.
apologetic: 1 adj offering or expressing apology “an apologetic note” “an apologetic manner” Synonyms: excusatory defensive , justificative , justificatory attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing self-deprecating conscious of your own shortcomings Antonyms: unapologetic unwilling to make or express an apology
Apologetic definition: containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.. See examples of APOLOGETIC used in a sentence.
Definition of apologetic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 meanings: 1. expressing or anxious to make apology; contrite 2. protecting or defending in speech or writing.... Click for more definitions.
And so when the days of my mourning for Nicolete were ended (and in this sentence I pass over letters to and fro,--letters wild from Nicolete, letters wise from Aucassin, letters explanatory and apologetic from the Obstacle--how the Major-General had suddenly come home quite unexpectedly and compelled her to explain Nicolete's absence, etc., etc.
Apologetics definition: the branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity using rational argument. See examples of APOLOGETICS used in a sentence.
