What does defensative mean?
Defensative means (archaic) Serving to protect or defend; defensive.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(archaic) Serving to protect or defend; defensive.
Use defensative when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Defensative means (archaic) Serving to protect or defend; defensive.
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Use defensative where its definition matches the intended context.
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