English Explanatory Dictionary

DefCon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Alternative form of DEFCON.
name
  1. activation and readiness level of the United States armed forces, as "DEFCON 4".
  2. one's general state of readiness, usually with higher values. (e.g. "She was in DEFCON 1!")

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛfkɒn/ /ˈdɛfkɑn/

Word forms

DefCon

Etymology

Blend of defense + condition.

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