Where does “hyperdefensive” come from?
hyperdefensive (English) comes from English defensive, from Middle French défensif.
hyperdefensive (English): Extremely defensive
Definitions
- Extremely defensive
Ancestry of “hyperdefensive”, step by step
hyperdefensive traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English defensive
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | defensive | Intended for defence; protective; Intended to... |
| 2 | Middle French | défensif | — |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |