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Pronunciation: [ɐpˌɒləd͡ʒˈɛtɪkə͡l] (IPA)

Apologetical is an adjective used to describe someone or something that provides a defense or apology. Synonyms for this word include defensive, rationalizing, explanatory, explaining away, justifying, vindicating, and mitigating. Other similar words that can be used interchangeably with apologetical are apologetic, conciliatory, and placatory. These words often suggest a tone of regret, an attempt to make amends, or an effort to seek forgiveness. Regardless of the word used, the intent is the same - to make a defense or explanation for one's actions or beliefs in the hopes of resolving a disagreement or conflict.
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In 1556 Henry Bullinger appeared on the battlefield with his Apologetical Exposition, Apologetica Expositio, in which he endeavored to show that the ministers of the churches in Zurich do not follow any heretical dogma in the doctrine concerning the Lord's Supper.
"Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church"
Friedrich Bente
It is on the misconception of the mild Apologetical reply of Jesus, indeed, that religious fanatics have really considered, that, to be careless of their dress, and not to free themselves from filth and slovenliness, is an act of piety; just as the late political fanatics, who thought that republicanism consisted in the most offensive filthiness.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
It is abrupt, I know, he begins, in a peculiarly Apologetical tone, but I wanted you to know my intentions.
"Floyd Grandon's Honor"
Amanda Minnie Douglas

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