Defensive
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/noun
Relating to or intended for protection against attack.
Did you know?The concept of defense is deeply intertwined with ancient rituals where warriors invoked protection against malevolent forces before battle.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
defensivus
“Capable of warding off or protecting.”
Old French
Old French
defensif
“Relating to defense or protection.”
Middle English
Middle English
defensif
“Pertaining to the act of defending.”
Modern English
English
defensive
“Of or relating to defense; protective.”