Apologetic(a.) Alt. of Apologetical
Apologetical(a.) Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay.
Apologetically(adv.) By way of apology.
Apologetics(n.) That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.

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