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Meaning of "apologetic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF APOLOGETIC

apologetic  [əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APOLOGETIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Apologetic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES APOLOGETIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Apologetics

Apologetics is the discipline of defending a position through the systematic use of information. Early Christian writers who defended their faith against critics and recommended their faith to outsiders were called apologists.

Definition of apologetic in the English dictionary

The definition of apologetic in the dictionary is expressing or anxious to make apology; contrite. Other definition of apologetic is protecting or defending in speech or writing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APOLOGETIC


aesthetic
iːsˈθɛtɪk
athletic
æθˈlɛtɪk
cosmetic
kɒzˈmɛtɪk
diabetic
ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk
electromagnetic
ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk
energetic
ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk
epexegetic
ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk
exegetic
ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk
Gangetic
ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk
genetic
dʒɪˈnɛtɪk
hyperenergetic
ˌhaɪpərˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk
kinetic
kɪˈnɛtɪk
magnetic
mæɡˈnɛtɪk
overenergetic
ˌəʊvərˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk
pathetic
pəˈθɛtɪk
strategetic
ˌstrætɪˈdʒɛtɪk
synergetic
ˌsɪnəˈdʒɛtɪk
synthetic
sɪnˈθɛtɪk
ultraenergetic
ˌʌltrəˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk
unapologetic
ˌʌnəˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APOLOGETIC

apollo
Apollonian
apollonicon
Apollonius of Perga
Apollonius of Rhodes
Apollyon
apologal
apologetical
apologetically
apologetics
apologia
apologies
apologise
apologiser
apologist
apologize
apologizer
apologue
apology

WORDS THAT END LIKE APOLOGETIC

acetic
algetic
alphabetic
analgetic
anesthetic
arithmetic
bioenergetic
cynegetic
diuretic
esthetic
hematopoietic
heretic
Ossetic
phonetic
phylogenetic
prophetic
prosthetic
sympathetic
syzygetic
theoretic

Synonyms and antonyms of apologetic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «APOLOGETIC»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «apologetic» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of apologetic

Translation of «apologetic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APOLOGETIC

Find out the translation of apologetic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of apologetic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «apologetic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

表达歉意的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de disculpa
570 millions of speakers

English

apologetic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्षमाप्रार्थी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اعتذاري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

примирительным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

compungido
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কৈফিয়তমূলক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

désolé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Minta maaf
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

entschuldigend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

謝罪して
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미안해하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apologetic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biện hộ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மன்னிப்புக் கோரும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्षमायाचनात्मक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

özür dileyen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

che si scusa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przepraszali
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

примирливим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apologetic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απολογητικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verskonend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ursäkt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unnskyld
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of apologetic

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APOLOGETIC»

The term «apologetic» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.730 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APOLOGETIC» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «apologetic» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «apologetic» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about apologetic

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10 QUOTES WITH «APOLOGETIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word apologetic.
1
Tyra Banks
I know I'm an overachiever, and I'm not apologetic about it.
2
Madhur Bhandarkar
After 'Chandni Bar' there was a shutdown of such bars in Mumbai. After 'Page 3' people started avoiding such events. 'Traffic Signal' exposed the money flow through the mafia. I'm not apologetic about the brutal truth in my films. Almost 70% of my films are based on reality, and 30% I fictionalize or change to suit my film.
3
John Bates Clark
Dull would be the man who should merely tolerate this plan of social industry. Weak would be the position of him who should take an apologetic tone in defending it, or present its claims in a merely negative way, by exposing the evils and perils of the socialistic plan.
4
Amanda Crew
I just have to work on the apologetic side because I'm Canadian. We apologize for everything.
5
Dan Harmon
I feel like my life has always been the 'Hey Look at Me Show.' I'm not apologetic about that.
6
Emraan Hashmi
The 'serial kisser' tag that has been thrust on to me is a lame stereotype. It irritates me. Yes, there is sexual content in my movies, and I have never been apologetic about doing bold scenes. But it's not fair to tag me this way because that can be very stifling.
7
Charles Krauthammer
Every new president flatters himself that he, kinder and gentler, is beginning the world anew. Yet, when Barack Obama in his inaugural address reached out to Muslims by saying, 'To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect,' his formulation was needlessly defensive and apologetic.
8
Josh McDowell
The downfall of the church will not come from a lack of apologetic teaching; it will come from disintegration of the families in the church.
9
Luke Scott
I am not politically correct. I am all about the facts, I am all about the truth and I am all about Godly pursuits and what this country was built on, and I am not apologetic about it.
10
Sargent Shriver
The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APOLOGETIC»

Discover the use of apologetic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to apologetic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Apologetic Preaching: Proclaiming Christ to a Postmodern World
Craig Loscalzo gives down-to-earth advice on how to communicate clearly and compellingly to a world that does not want to hear about morality, sin, evil, judgment or commitment.
Craig A. Loscalzo, 2000
2
The Apologetic Value of Human Holiness: Von Balthasar's ...
In so doing, the book also provides the first detailed explication of his Christocentric philosophical anthropology.
Victoria S. Harrison, 2000
3
John's Apologetic Christology: Legitimation and Development ...
In this book, James McGrath offers a convincing explanation of how and why the author of the Fourth Gospel arrived at a christological portrait of Jesus that is so different from that of other New Testament authors, and yet at the same time ...
James F. McGrath, 2001
4
Love, the Ultimate Apologetic: The Heart of Christian Witness
Author and apologist Art Lindsley explores the persuasive and illuminating power of Christ-like love expressed in commitment, conscience, community and courage.
Art Lindsley, 2009
5
Apologetic Discourse and the Scribal Tradition: Evidence of ...
Apologetic Discourse and the Scribal Tradition examines an important facet of the fascinating but seldom-reported story of the interests that shaped the formation of the text of the New Testament.
Wayne Campbell Kannaday, 2004
6
Apologetic and Practical Treatises
Tertullian. OXFORD EDITIONS. A KEMPIS' Imitation of Christ. Small 8vo. BULL, [ Bp.] Nelson's Life of, with a Preface by J. H. Newman, B.D. 18mo. Vindication of the Church of England HAMMOND'S Paraenesis, edited by the Rev.
Tertullian, 1842
7
Historiography and Self-Definition: Josephos, Luke-Acts, and ...
This is the first full and systematic attempt to set Hellenistic Jewish and early Christian historiography within the framework of Greco-Roman traditions.
Gregory E. Sterling, 1992
8
Romans and the Apologetic Tradition: The Purpose, Genre and ...
This is the only book-length treatment of the protreptic character of Paul's Letter to the Romans.
Anthony J. Guerra, 2005
9
The Trial of the Gospel: An Apologetic Reading of Luke's ...
The Trial of the Gospel sets out to examine Luke's writings as an apologetic work, by focusing on those parts of Luke's story where the apologetic overtones seem most prominent - the trial narratives.
Alexandru Neagoe, 2002
10
An apologetic postscript to Ode upon ode
Peter Pindar. The ARGUMENT. PET' ER nobly acknowledges h error, suspecleth an interfering Devil, and supplicates h his Reader — He boasteth, wittily parodies h, and moji learnedly quoteth a Latin Poet — Hejheweth much affeclion for ...
Peter Pindar, 1788

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APOLOGETIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term apologetic is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Daniel Kerr avoids jail after pleading guilty to threatening to harm …
“I couldn't be more apologetic.” Daniel Kerr, struggling .... News Corp Australia. Originally published as Apologetic Kerr 'frightened of jail'. × ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
2
Skinny-dippers' horror as birds of prey fly off with their UNDERWEAR
His embarrassed owner, Richard Windsor, was forced to write apologetic notes to neighbours explaining Norris's behaviour and inviting them ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Galaxy S3 and Note 2 owners won't get Android 5.0 Lollipop update
Clearly owners of the most apologetic Twitter account ever, the company added: "Unfortunately we would not be able to give you a time frame. «Inquirer, Jul 15»
4
Bobby Brown struggles through performance
Despite the unscheduled pauses, Bobby was incredibly apologetic to the crowd. He attempted to explain his difficulties to the crowd, telling ... «Music News, Jul 15»
5
Teacher jailed 22 years for banging students in car, on roof of school
When it was finally time for her sentencing, Fichter became incredibly apologetic. “I wish I could go back and remove what I have done,” she ... «Death and Taxes, Jul 15»
6
'Batman v Superman' Director Zack Snyder Defends 'Man of Steel …
The director, who worked with Cavill again on 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' was not apologetic for the carnage. He claims that the ... «Food World News, Jul 15»
7
Syrian refugees in Europe biding time, with eyes on Germany
Two police officers pushed two dark young men, lost and apologetic, into the dark entrance of a closed store and checked their papers. Syrians ... «Haaretz, Jul 15»
8
Meghan Trainor Suffers Vocal Cord Hemorrhage, Postpones Tour …
Also on Thursday, the singer shared on Instagram an apologetic video of herself communicating by phone messages, which read, "We are ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
9
Apologetic drug addict given last warning by sheriff
“This offence took place out of the blue and he is completely apologetic to the court and the people involved; it should never have happened. «The Courier, Jul 15»
10
Cody Simpson bares his soul in first independent album released …
But taking to Instagram on Friday to promote his new album Free, Cody seems apologetic, writing: 'I'm only 18 and still an idiot going through ... «South Carolina SC, Jul 15»

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