Defensive
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Defensive
adjective
- Intended for defence; protective.
"a defensive perimeter"
- Intended to deter attack.
"a defensive missile system"
- Performed so as to minimise risk.
"defensive driving"
- Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion.
- Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
Anagrams of Defensive
No exact anagrams found for "defensive". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
f4
e1
n1
s1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Defensive
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Defensive"
Defensive is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Defensive" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "defensive" is a high-scoring word.