What does DEFENSIVE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 16
- Words With Friends score
- 18
- How common
- Common
Meaning
adjective
- intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack“defensive weapons”
- attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
noun
- an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
defensives17
Anagrams of DEFENSIVE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside DEFENSIVE
134 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DEFENSIVE a valid word in word games?
DEFENSIVE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DEFENSIVE worth?
DEFENSIVE is worth 16 points with Scrabble letter values and 18 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DEFENSIVE?
134 other words, including IN, IS, IF and SEE.