Definitions for Protective
prəˈtɛk tɪvpro·tec·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. protectiveadjective

   intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

   "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"

2. protectiveadjective

   showing care

   "a protective mother"

3. protective(p)adjective

   (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful

   "protective of his reputation"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. protectivenoun

   Something that protects.

2. protectivenoun

   A condom.

3. protectiveadjective

   Serving, intended or wishing to protect.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Protectiveadjective

   Defensive; sheltering.

   Etymology: from protect.

   The stately sailing swan guards his osier isle,
   Protective of his young. James Thomson.

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1. protective

   Protective generally refers to something that prevents harm or damage, safeguarding or shielding from danger or injury. It often signifies measures, behaviors, equipment, or materials designed to ensure safety and defense against potential threats or hazards. This term can be used in various contexts, such as safety equipment (protective gear), behaviors (protective instinct), or legal rights (protective laws).

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Protectiveadjective

   affording protection; sheltering; defensive

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. protectif.]

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Protective' in Adjectives Frequency: #867

How to pronounce Protective?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Protective in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Protective in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Protective in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Protective in a Sentence

1. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie:

   He’s a criminal, he’s a criminal and he’s hiding in Russia, and he’s lecturing to us about the evils of authoritarian government, while he lives under the protective umbrella of Vladimir Putin, that’s who Mike Lee and Rand Paul are siding with – with Edward Snowden? Come on.

2. Maya Golden-Krasner:

   They can't sleep, they have respiratory problems, they have rashes and burning eyes, and so it's really difficult for people who live nearby, particularly in the black and Latino areas where they have less protective conditions.

3. Jeb Bush:

   A lot of it is just connecting on a human level with people, not being behind some protective shield, campaigning in a way where you're outside your own comfort zone. Taking questions, not having it all scripted out, not having it all part of some narrative that producers made. Be more spontaneous.

4. Ben Zaranko:

   If you add up all the time that staff spend doing infection control measures, donning protective equipment and separating out wards into people with and without Covid … that might impede the overall productivity of the system.

5. Christen Kuikoua:

   In a future where a singular religion may unify all, a plea resonates: Please, please, please, be discerning. Not everything deemed righteous in the eyes of humanity aligns with the righteousness of God. A time will come when our steadfast faith will be tested, and we may face adversity for our beliefs. Do not deny your God, for those who seek refuge under His protective shadow will find joy, even amid pain and tribulations.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Protective
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Protective
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Protective
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Protective