defensive

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for defensive

defensive 🔊 /dɪfɛˈnsɪv/

defensive : ආරක්ෂාව පිණිස කරන සටන

defensive : ආරක්ෂාව පිණිස කරන ප්‍රයත්නය

defensive : ආරක්ෂක

defensive definition

Adjective.

  1. Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
  2. Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war.
  3. In a state or posture of defense.

Noun. That which defends; a safeguard.