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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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