protective
[ pruh-tek-tiv ]
/ prəˈtɛk tɪv /
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adjective
having the quality or function of protecting: a protective covering.
tending to protect.
Economics. of, relating to, or designed to favor protectionism: protective tariffs.
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British Dictionary definitions for protective
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
Derived forms of protective
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