Where does “undefensive” come from?
undefensive (English) comes from English defensive, from Middle French défensif.
undefensive (English): Not defensive
Definitions
- Not defensive
Ancestry of “undefensive”, step by step
undefensive 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 un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |