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Alt. of Apologetical

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  1. a. Alt. of Apologetical
  2. adj. offering or expressing apology
  3. Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay. "To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone." Macaulay.
  4. j:100 a. offering or expressing apology