Defensive word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "defensive" word

[noun] an attitude of defense; especially in the phrase"on the defensive"
[adjective] intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
[adjective] attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
[adjective] serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting; "defensive fortifications"; "defensive dikes to protect against floods"

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\De*fen"sive\, a. [Cf. F. d['e]fensif.] 1. Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor. A moat defensive to a house. --Shak. 2. Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war. 3. In a state or posture of defense. --Milton.
\De*fen"sive\, n. That which defends; a safeguard. Wars preventive, upon just fears, are true defensives. --Bacon. {To be on the defensive}, {To stand on the defensive}, to be or stand in a state or posture of defense or resistance, in opposition to aggression or attack.

Synonyms for defensive

antiaircraft, antisubmarine, antitank, apologetic, defending, defensive attitude, en garde, excusatory, justificative, justificatory

Antonyms: offensive

See also: attitude | mental attitude | protective |

Related terms: covering, custodial, defending, fostering, guardian, guarding, immunizing, parental, preventive, prophylactic, protecting, protective, safeguarding, screening, self-defensive, self-preservative, self-protective, sheltering, shielding, tutelary, vigilant, watchful

The fun area, different aproach to word »defensive«

Let's analyse "defensive" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EVISNEFED. Average typing speed for these characters is 2565 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . ..-. . -. ... .. ...- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: defensive: 5 + 5 + 9 + 5 = 24, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: defensive: 4 + 5 + 6 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 4 + 5 = 44, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (3)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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