defensed

de·fense

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fens or especially for 7, 9, dee-fens]
- /dɪˈfɛns or especially for 7, 9, ˈdi fɛns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fens or especially for 7, 9, dee-fens]
- /dɪˈfɛns or especially for 7, 9, ˈdi fɛns/

Definitions of defensed word

noun defensed resistance against attack; protection: Two more regiments are needed for the defense of the city. 1
noun defensed something that defends, as a fortification, physical or mental quality, or medication: This fort was once the main defense of the island. 1
noun defensed the defending of a cause or the like by speech, argument, etc.: He spoke in defense of the nation's foreign policy. 1
noun defensed a speech, argument, etc., in vindication: She delivered a defense of free enterprise. 1
noun defensed Law. the denial or pleading of the defendant in answer to the claim or charge that has been made. the proceedings adopted by a defendant, or the defendant's legal agents, for defending against the charges that have been made. a defendant and his or her counsel. 1
noun defensed Psychology. defense mechanism (def 2). 1

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Origin of defensed

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin dēfēnsa a forbidding, noun use of feminine of past participle of Latin dēfendere to defend; replacing Middle English defens < Anglo-French, Old French < Medieval Latin defēnsum (thing) forbidden, neuter past participle of Latin dēfendere

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Parts of speech for Defensed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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defensed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

defensed usage trend in Literature

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