Definitions
1.AdjectiveIntended for defence; protective."a defensive perimeter"
2.AdjectiveIntended to deter attack."a defensive missile system"
3.AdjectivePerformed so as to minimise risk."defensive driving"
4.AdjectiveDisplaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
5.AdjectiveOf a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
6.AdjectivePertaining to defense, as opposed to attack."The victim held up his hand to repel the attacker and received a defensive knife wound."
7.AdjectiveIn a state or posture of defense.
8.NounA means, attitude or position of defense. Chiefly in on the defensive. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}