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- [uh-pol-uh-jet-iks]
- /əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪks/
- /əpɔləˈʤetɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pol-uh-jet-iks]
- /əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪks/
Definitions of apologetics word
- noun apologetics the branch of theology concerned with the defence and rational justification of Christianity 3
- noun apologetics a defensive method of argument 3
- noun apologetics the branch of theology having to do with the defense and proofs of Christianity 3
- noun apologetics the branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity. 1
- noun apologetics Reasoned arguments or writings in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine. 1
- noun apologetics The field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrines. 0
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Origin of apologetics
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; See origin at apologetic, -ics
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Parts of speech for Apologetics
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apologetics popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apologetics
noun apologetics
- rejoinder — an answer to a reply; response.
- whitewash — a composition, as of lime and water or of whiting, size, and water, used for whitening walls, woodwork, etc.
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- story — a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
Antonyms for apologetics
noun apologetics
- request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- indictment — an act of indicting.
- desertion — the act of deserting or abandoning or the state of being deserted or abandoned
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- capitulation — the act of capitulating
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