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defensive
What does defensive mean?
defensive (adjective): intended to deter attack.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce defensive?
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does defensive come from?
From Middle French défensif.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of defensive?
Words related to defensive
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “defensive” mean?
having a specified value
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of surpassing excellence
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intended to deter attack
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capable of being changed
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