Apological

/ˌæp.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ adjective

Relating to or containing a formal defense or justification of a belief, doctrine, or institution.

From apologia + -ical suffix. Derived from Greek apologikos, meaning 'of or relating to a defense,' combining apo- 'away' with logos 'speech/word.'

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