defensiivinen

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Finnish

Etymology

Internationalism (see English defensive). Adapted with the adjectival suffix +‎ -inen.

Pronunciation

Adjective

defensiivinen (comparative defensiivisempi, superlative defensiivisin)

  1. defensive

Declension

Possessive forms of defensiivinen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

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