Associations to the word «Apology»

Wiktionary

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).
APOLOGY, noun. A formal justification, defence.
APOLOGY, noun. Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

Dictionary definition

APOLOGY, noun. An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess".
APOLOGY, noun. A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly.
APOLOGY, noun. A poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile".

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche