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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
/ əˈɛɪ /
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
- ˈٱپԱ, noun
- ˈٱپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ٱt· adverb
- ·ٱt·Ա noun
- ԴDzp·ٱt adjective
- non·ٱt· adverb
- i··ٱt adjective
- semi··ٱt· adverb
- ܲp·ٱt adjective
- un·ٱt· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of protective1
Example Sentences
One of the marshals’ responsibilities was providing protective service detail for U.S.
With his death, we are missing this protective shield.
Now seven years old, Vanellope has undergone groundbreaking surgery to reconstruct a protective cage around her heart - using her ribs.
Mahmood has previously ordered a "snap review" into the use of protective body armour for prison staff.
They had been filled with donated medical equipment from NHS organisations across London and had included ventilators, syringe pumps, tourniquets, wound dressings, blizzard blankets and personal protective equipment.
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