apology

noun

An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

A formal justification, defence.

Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

Roots

apoapo- · Greek · away from logos-log · Greek · word, reason

Synonyms for apology

apologian excusen apologeticadj contritionn sorrinessn contritenessn acknowledgmentn amendsn remorsefulnessn remorsen regretfulnessn regretsn repentancen

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Where does apology come from?

The word apology breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: apo-, from Greek apo (“away from”); and -log, from Greek logos (“word, reason”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.