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Webster 1913 Edition
Apologetical
{
A-polˊo-get′ic
,A-polˊo-get′ic-al
, }Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to speak in defense of; [GREEK] from + [GREEK] speech, [GREEK] to say, to speak. See
Logic
.] Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing;
“To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone.” as, an
. apologetic
essayMacaulay.