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protective
[pruh-tek-tiv]
adjective
having the quality or function of protecting: protecting.
a protective covering.
tending to protect.
Economics., of, relating to, or designed to favor protectionism.
protective tariffs.
protective
/ prəˈtɛktɪv /
adjective
giving or capable of giving protection
economics of, relating to, or intended for protection of domestic industries
noun
something that protects
a condom
Other Word Forms
- protectively adverb
- protectiveness noun
- nonprotective adjective
- nonprotectively adverb
- semiprotective adjective
- semiprotectively adverb
- unprotective adjective
- unprotectively adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of protective1
Example Sentences
He appeared by video link from HMP Belmarsh flanked by five prison officers dressed in riot masks and protective body armour.
This long-term exposure may have influenced how early brains evolved, possibly hindering language and social development in all but modern humans, who possess a unique protective genetic variant.
“You start to be more out there and in the public eye,” the writer-producer said, “and I think the natural progression is you just get a little more protective.”
The researchers discovered that a balanced diet supports longer healthspan and that certain dietary components offer protective effects.
“Chappell is such a wonderful person; very girl’s girl, very protective of me from our first call, such a presence,” she said.
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