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protective

[ pruh-tek-tiv ]

adjective

  1. having the quality or function of protecting: protecting:

    a protective covering.

  2. tending to protect.
  3. Economics. of, relating to, or designed to favor protectionism:

    protective tariffs.



protective

/ əˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. giving or capable of giving protection
  2. economics of, relating to, or intended for protection of domestic industries
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. something that protects
  2. a condom
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱ𳦳پԱ, noun
  • ˈٱ𳦳پ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ٱt· adverb
  • ·ٱt·Ա noun
  • ԴDzp·ٱt adjective
  • non·ٱt· adverb
  • i··ٱt adjective
  • semi··ٱt· adverb
  • ܲp·ٱt adjective
  • un·ٱt· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of protective1

First recorded in 1655–65; protect + -ive
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Example Sentences

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One of the marshals’ responsibilities was providing protective service detail for U.S.

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With his death, we are missing this protective shield.

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Now seven years old, Vanellope has undergone groundbreaking surgery to reconstruct a protective cage around her heart - using her ribs.

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Mahmood has previously ordered a "snap review" into the use of protective body armour for prison staff.

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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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