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apologetic
a·pol·o·get·ic [ ə pòllə jéttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. expressing apology: expressing apology or contrition for something
2. defensive: defending something in speech or writing
[Mid-17th century. Via French and Latin< Greek apologētikos< apologeisthai "speak in your own defense" < apologia (see apology)]

a·pol·o·get·i·cal·ly adverb
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