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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 51Թ Forms
- ·ٱt· adverb
- ·ٱt·Ա noun
- ԴDzp·ٱt adjective
- non·ٱt· adverb
- i··ٱt adjective
- semi··ٱt· adverb
- ܲp·ٱt adjective
- un·ٱt· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of protective1
Example Sentences
They also serve as what is called "protective style", which means minimising the daily pulling and tugging on hair that can cause breakages.
From there, they sneak past the protective barrier lining the respiratory system and head to the lymph nodes in search of cells that express a particular protein called signaling lymphocytic activation molecule, or SLAM.
Since 1962, James Bond movies have been controlled by the notoriously protective Broccoli family.
“Following the procedure, she was discharged in stable condition — awake, with stable vital signs and protective reflexes intact — into her mother’s care, following our standard post-anesthesia protocols,” according to the statement.
Military operations would continue as "necessary protective measures", he said.
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