Apologetics (from Greek u1F00u03C0u03BFu03BBu03BFu03B3u03AFu03B1, "speaking in defense") is the discipline of defending a position (often religious) through the systematic use of information. Early Christian writers (c. 120u2013220) who defended their faith against critics and recommended their faith to outsiders were called apologists...
The field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrines
(apologetic) Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing; Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense
(Apologetic) [s] A logical explanation for Christianity. The study of apologetics looks at the historical events where God interacted with humanity; the testimonies of Christians who witnessed those historical events; and taking those testimonies to their logical, rational conclusions. ...
(Gr. "defenders"). The individuals and saints who defended the faith and the Church by their ability to present, explain, and justify their faith. 2) The theological science and art of presenting, explaining and justifying the reasonableness of the Christian faith.
That branch of theology that gives reasons for our hope. VT saw it as involving proof, defense, and offense.