Where does “apologetic” come from?
Apologetic comes from French apologétique, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός, derived from ἀπολογέσθαι meaning to speak in defense.
apologetic (English): Having the character of apology; regretfully...
Definitions
- Having the character of apology; regretfully...
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