Where does “semiapologetic” come from?
semiapologetic (English) comes from English apologetic, from French apologétique, from Latin apologēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός, from Ancient Greek -τῐκός — verbal adjective suffix; -ic.
semiapologetic (English): Somewhat apologetic
Definitions
- Somewhat apologetic
Ancestry of “semiapologetic”, step by step
semiapologetic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English apologetic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | apologetic | Having the character of apology; regretfully... |
| 2 | French | apologétique | apologetic |
| 3 | Latin | apologēticus | apologetic |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀπολογητικός | of or suitable for defense; {{l|en|apologetic}};... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | -τῐκός | verbal adjective suffix; -ic |