apologetic
[ uh-pol-uh-jet-ik ]
/ əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪk /
adjective
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Also a·pol·o·get·i·cal .
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British Dictionary definitions for apologetic
apologetic
/ (əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk) /
adjective
expressing or anxious to make apology; contrite
protecting or defending in speech or writing
Derived forms of apologetic
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