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Where does “apologetically” come from?

Apologetically derives from English apologetic, from French apologétique, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογέσθαι meaning to speak in defense.

apologetically (English): In an apologetic manner; by way of defense,...

Definitions

  1. In an apologetic manner; by way of defense,...

Ancestry of “apologetically”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1English-allyAlternative form of -ly , used with adjectives in...
2EnglishahistoricSynonym of ahistorical
3EnglishhistoricVery important; noteworthy: having importance or...
4Latinhistoricushistorical
5Latinhistoriahistory; account; story
6Ancient Greekἱστορίαinquiry, examination, systematic observation,...
7Ancient Greekἱστορέωto inquire, ask; to examine, observe; to record,...
8Ancient Greekἵστωρone who knows law and right, judge; witness; a...
9Proto-Hellenicwístōr—
10Proto-Indo-Europeanwéydtōrone who has seen, one who knows
11Indo-European*weyd-—
Every word from Indo-European *weyd- →