apology — a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɑːlədʒi/
Example Sentences
- His apology was so dramatic that even Shakespeare would have been impressed.
- I demand a written apology for your terrible cooking!
- She refused to accept his apology until he bought her chocolate.
apology
NOUN[/əˈpɑːlədʒi/]
a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure
He offered a sincere apology to his sister after breaking her favorite mug.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'apologia,' used by Greek philosophers to defend their logical arguments. Originally meaning 'defence' or 'justification,' it evolved semantically over time to mean 'regretful acknowledgement' or 'expression of remorse' in modern English.
Breakdown
apo- (away, off) + -logia (speaking, discourse) = a formal speech or written account given in defence or explanation.
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📝Examples
“His apology was so dramatic that even Shakespeare would have been impressed.”
“I demand a written apology for your terrible cooking!”
“She refused to accept his apology until he bought her chocolate.”
“The company issued a formal apology to its customers.”
“No apology can undo the damage that has been done.”
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