Definitions for defensive
Overview of noun defensive
The noun defensive has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. defensive, defensive attitude
(an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'))
Overview of adj defensive
The adj defensive has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (9) defensive
(intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance")
2. (1) defensive, justificative, justificatory
(attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing)
