Word "PROTECTIVE" Definitions:
- Part of Speech:
- Adjective
- Definition:
- intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
- Examples:
- a protective covering
the use of protective masks and equipment
protective coatings
kept the drunken sailor in protective custody
animals with protective coloring
protective tariffs
- Part of Speech:
- Adjective
- Definition:
- showing care
- Examples:
- a protective mother
- Part of Speech:
- Adjective
- Definition:
- (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
- Examples:
- protective of his reputation
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