Where does “defensive” come from?
Defensive comes from Middle French défensif, meaning related to defense or protecting.
defensive (English): Intended for defence; protective; Intended to...
Definitions
- Intended for defence; protective; Intended to...
Ancestry of “defensive”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | défensif | — |
Words derived from “defensive”