/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
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Translation
Words that say you are sorry for something you have done.
Word origin
From Greek apologia, a speech made in your own defence, from apo- and logos meaning speech.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- apologia
- English cognates
- logic, dialogue
Grammar
Gender
Pluralapologies
Examples
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An "apology" says that you are sorry.
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To "owe someone an apology" is to know you should say sorry.
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"Apologies" is the plural, and it is common in polite writing.
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