apology

Definition of Apology in English :

1. apology

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

Example Sentences:
'he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess'

2. apologia, apology

a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly

3. apology, excuse

a poor example

Example Sentences:
'it was an apology for a meal'
'a poor excuse for an automobile'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Apology

noun plural -gies

1.

an oral or written expression of regret or contrition for a fault or failing

2.

a poor substitute or offering

3. another word for apologia

nounWord forms: plural aˈpologies

1.

a formal spoken or written defense of some idea, religion, philosophy, etc.

2.

an acknowledgment of some fault, injury, insult, etc., with an expression of regret and a plea for pardon

3.

an inferior substitute; makeshift

he is a poor apology for an actor

n. pl. a·pol·o·gies

1. An acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense: Please accept my apology for being so late.

2.

a. A formal justification or defense.

b. An explanation or excuse: "The consequence of those measures will be the best apology for my conduct" (Daniel Defoe).

3. An inferior substitute: The sagging cot was a poor apology for a bed.