defensive
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Adjective [edit]
defensive (comparative more defensive, superlative most defensive)
- Intended for defence; protective
- A defensive perimeter
- Intended to deter attack
- A defensive missile system
- Performed so as to minimise risk
- Defensive driving
- Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; compare paranoid
- (cricket) Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs.; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
- (sports) pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
- 2011 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, BBC:
- The Italian opted for Bolton's Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Young's corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.
- 2011 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, BBC:
Translations [edit]
intended for defence; protective
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Noun [edit]
defensive (plural defensives)
- A means, attitude or position of defense.
- 2007 May 26, Julia Werdigier, “Consolidating the Banks of Europe”, New York Times:
- Such kinds of defensives are really rather protecting the local companies than the consumers.
- 2007 May 26, Julia Werdigier, “Consolidating the Banks of Europe”, New York Times:
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Adjective [edit]
dēfensive
- vocative masculine singular of dēfensivus