'apologetically' originates from the Greek word 'apologia,' where 'apo-' meant 'away' and 'logia' meant 'speech or reason.'

'apologia' transformed into the Late Latin word 'apologeticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'apologetic' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a formal defense or justification,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expressing regret or remorse.'