Apologetic, Apologetical

[Gr. a polo get i kos, from apo, from, and legein, to say.] That which is said in defence of any thing or person; as, an apologetic e ay. Apologetically, adv. In the way of defence or Apologetics, n. pl. (Theol.) That branch of theology which defends the holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority. excuse. name. Apophysis, n. [Gr. apo , from, and physis , birth.] ( Anat.) A proce , projection, or protuberance of a bone beyond a plain surface; as the nasal A. of the frontal bone. ( Bot .) The fleshy tubercle under the basis of the capsule or dry fruit adhering to some mo es. Apoplectic, APOPLECTICAL, a. Pertaining to, or consisting of apoplexy.