Defensive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Defensive ( adjective )

1. Relating to or intended for defense or protection.
2. Relating to or concerned with the protection of one's own interests or well-being.

Origin:

From middle english defensif, from old french defensif, from latin defensīvus, from defensus, past participle of defendere ("to defend").

Examples:

1. The castle had high defensive walls to protect it from attack.
2. The team played a defensive game, focusing on preventing the other team from scoring.
3. The company's new policy is a defensive measure against potential lawsuits.
4. The argument he made was defensive, focused on protecting his own reputation.
5. She had a defensive attitude and was quick to take offense.

(As a noun)

Defensive ( noun )

1. Relating to or intended for defense or protection.
2. Relating to or concerned with the protection of one's own interests or well-being.

Origin:

From middle english defensif, from old french defensif, from latin defensīvus, from defensus, past participle of defendere ("to defend").

Examples:

1. The castle had high defensive walls to protect it from attack.
2. The team played a defensive game, focusing on preventing the other team from scoring.
3. The company's new policy is a defensive measure against potential lawsuits.
4. The argument he made was defensive, focused on protecting his own reputation.
5. She had a defensive attitude and was quick to take offense.