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apologetics

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  1. apologetics (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)
  2. apologetic (noun)

apol·o·get·ics

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \-tiks\

Definition of APOLOGETICS

1
: systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine)
2
: a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity

First Known Use of APOLOGETICS

circa 1733

Other Philosophy Terms

dialectic, dualism, epistemology, existentialism, metaphysics, ontology, sequitur, solipsism, transcendentalism

Rhymes with APOLOGETICS

cybernetics, dietetics, cytogenetics

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