- Defensive
- die Defensive, -n (Mittelstufe)Abwehr eines Angriffs, Gegenteil zu OffensiveSynonym:VerteidigungBeispiel:Der Feind wurde in die Defensive gedrängt.Kollokation:in die Defensive gehen
Extremes Deutsch. 2011.
Extremes Deutsch. 2011.
Defensive — De*fen sive, a. [Cf. F. d[ e]fensif.] 1. Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor. [1913 Webster] A moat defensive to a house. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Carried on by resisting attack or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Defensive — De*fen sive, n. That which defends; a safeguard. [1913 Webster] Wars preventive, upon just fears, are true defensives. Bacon. [1913 Webster] {To be on the defensive}, {To stand on the defensive}, to be or stand in a state or posture of defense or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Defensive — (v. lat.), die Vertheidigung gegen einen Feind, sofern sie der Offensive, dem Angriff, entgegengesetzt ist … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Defensive — (lat.), die Form kriegerischer Tätigkeit, bei der es, im Gegensatz zur Offensive (s.d.), auf Verteidigung, nicht auf Angriff abgesehen ist. Die D. hat durch die Verbesserung der Waffen außerordentlich an Kraft gewonnen, dennoch wird man aus ihr… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
defensive — I. adjective Date: 14th century 1. serving to defend or protect < defensive fortifications > 2. a. devoted to resisting or preventing aggression or attack < defensive behavior > b. of or relating to the attempt to keep an opponent from scoring in … New Collegiate Dictionary
defensive — defensively, adv. defensiveness, n. /di fen siv/, adj. 1. serving to defend; protective: defensive armament. 2. made or carried on for the purpose of resisting attack: defensive treaty; a defensive attitude. 3. of or pertaining to defense. 4. (of … Universalium
Defensive — Dieser Artikel behandelt Verteidigungsarten im Kontext der menschlichen Gesellschaft. Zur Verteidigung im Sport siehe Verteidigung (Sport), zur Verteidigung gegen Fressfeinde (Prädatoren) siehe Abwehr (Biologie) Der Ausdruck Verteidigung bedeutet … Deutsch Wikipedia
defensive — 1. adjective a) Intended for defence; protective b) Intended to deter attack 2. noun A means, attitude or position of d … Wiktionary
Defensive tackle — (DT) is a position on the defensive line in American and Canadian football. The defensive tackle(s) lines up toward the center of the field, and is flanked by the defensive ends. As a unit, they are referred to as defensive line.Defensive tackles … Wikipedia
Defensive programming — is a form of defensive design intended to ensure the continuing function of a piece of software in spite of unforeseeable usage of said software. The idea can be viewed as reducing or eliminating the prospect of Murphy s Law having effect.… … Wikipedia
Defensive computing — is a form of practice for computer users to help reduce the risk of computing problems, by avoiding dangerous computing practices. The primary goal of this method of computing is to be able to anticipate and prepare for potentially problematic… … Wikipedia