Defencive vs. Defensive
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 18, 2023
"Defencive" is an incorrect spelling; "Defensive" is the correct form referring to resisting attack or injury.
Which is correct: Defencive or Defensive
How to spell Defensive?
Defencive is Incorrect
Defensive is Correct
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Key Differences
The word "defense" is the base, add "ive" at the end.
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Sep 17, 2023
Relate "Defensive" with "Offensive"; both have the "s" sound.
Janet White
Sep 17, 2023
Keep in mind, in American English, "defense" uses "s", not "c".
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Sep 17, 2023
Visualize a shield with the word “Defensive” written on it.
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Sep 17, 2023
Remember it as "defen-s-ive", associating "s" with "shield" which defends.
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Sep 17, 2023
Defencive and Defensive Definitions
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Defensive
Defensive pertains to defending or protecting against harm or attack.
The castle had impressive defensive walls.
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Sep 11, 2023
Defensive
Defensive can denote something that provides immunity against diseases.
The vaccine offers a defensive mechanism against the virus.
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Sep 11, 2023
Defensive
Defensive also refers to investments considered stable and low risk.
He chose defensive stocks during the market's volatility.
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Sep 11, 2023
Defensive
Intended to withstand or deter aggression or attack
A defensive weapons system.
Defensive behavior.
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Sep 11, 2023
Defensive
Of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining points in a game or athletic contest.
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Defensive
Performed so as to avoid risk, danger, or legal liability
Defensive driving.
Defensive medicine.
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Defensive
(Psychology) Constantly protecting oneself from criticism, exposure of one's shortcomings, or other real or perceived threats to the ego.
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Defensive
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
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Defensive
(cricket) Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
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Defensive
Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
The victim held up his hand to repel the attacker and received a defensive knife wound.
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Defensive
Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
A moat defensive to a house.
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Defensive
Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; - opposed to offensive; as, defensive war.
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Defensive
That which defends; a safeguard.
Wars preventive, upon just fears, are true defensives.
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Defensive
An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
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Defensive
Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack;
Defensive weapons
A defensive stance
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Defensive
Serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting;
Defensive fortifications
Defensive dikes to protect against floods
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Defensive
Defensive refers to behavior that guards against criticism.
He became defensive when confronted about his mistake.
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Sep 11, 2023
Defensive
Defensive can describe a strategy or stance in sports prioritizing defense over offense.
The team adopted a defensive strategy.
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Sep 11, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Defensive?
It's derived from "defense" and means intended to defend or protect.
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Sep 17, 2023
What is the singular form of Defensive?
"Defensive" itself is in singular form.
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Which conjunction is used with Defensive?
No specific conjunction is inherently tied to "defensive"; it depends on context.
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What is the plural form of Defensive?
The adjective "defensive" doesn't have a plural form, but related nouns like "defensives" can be used in contexts like investing.
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Sep 17, 2023
Is Defensive an abstract noun?
While primarily an adjective, in some contexts, it can be used as an abstract noun (e.g., "on the defensive").
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Sep 17, 2023
Which vowel is used before Defensive?
The vowel “e” is used before the final “ive”.
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Sep 17, 2023
Which preposition is used with Defensive?
"On the defensive" is a common phrase.
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Is Defensive a negative or positive word?
It's neutral but can have negative connotations when referring to behavior.
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Is the Defensive term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically in some contexts.
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Which article is used with Defensive?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on context.
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Is Defensive a vowel or consonant?
"Defensive" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Sep 17, 2023
What is the opposite of Defensive?
"Offensive" is often considered the opposite in many contexts.
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Sep 17, 2023
Which determiner is used with Defensive?
Determiners like "this" or "that" can be used depending on the context.
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Sep 17, 2023
What is the second form of Defensive?
The related verb's second form is "defended."
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Sep 17, 2023
Is Defensive a countable noun?
As an adjective, this doesn't apply. However, in some noun contexts (like "defensives" in investments), it can be countable.
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What is a stressed syllable in Defensive?
The second syllable "fen" is stressed.
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What is the third form of Defensive?
The related verb's third form is "defended."
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How do we divide Defensive into syllables?
Defensive is divided as De-fen-sive.
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Sep 17, 2023
What is the first form of Defensive?
The related verb's first form is "defend."
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Sep 17, 2023
How is Defensive used in a sentence?
She took a defensive stance when questioned about her decision.
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Sep 17, 2023
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