Where does “undefensively” come from?

undefensively (English) comes from English undefensive, from English defensive, from Middle French défensif.

undefensively (English): In an undefensive manner

Definitions

  1. In an undefensive manner

Ancestry of “undefensively”, step by step

undefensively traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via English undefensive

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishundefensiveNot defensive
2EnglishdefensiveIntended for defence; protective; Intended to...
3Middle Frenchdéfensif—

via English ly

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishlyAbbreviation of light-year
2VietnameselyAlternative spelling of li
Every word from Middle French défensif →Every word from English defensive →Every word from English undefensive →