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defensive

de·fen·sive

defensive

 
 
pronunciation:
dih fen sihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: used as a defense.
A defensive wall was built around the fort.
similar words:
protective
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derivations: defensively (adv.), defensiveness (n.)