defensive in Latin
defensive in Latin is defendēns, defensāns, defensīvus — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.
defensive in Latin
defendēns
Intended for defence; protective.
defensāns
Intended for defence; protective.
defensīvus
Intended for defence; protective.
What does "defensive" mean?
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adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
"The company took a defensive stance after the media reports."
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adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.
"He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline."
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defensive in a sentence
- The company took a defensive stance after the media reports.
- He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline.
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What is "defensive" in Latin?
"defensive" in Latin is defendēns, defensāns, defensīvus. defensive means: Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
How do you use "defensive" in a sentence?
Example: "The company took a defensive stance after the media reports." In Latin, "defensive" is defendēns, defensāns, defensīvus.
Are there other ways to say "defensive" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "defensive": defendēns, defensāns, defensīvus.
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