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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   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. Richard Isaacson:

   While it’s not the first time a study has shown that early treatment with hormone replacement therapy may be more protective for a women’s brain, it did suggest for the first time that greater amounts of tau protein may be associated with later initiation of hormone treatment.

2. Andrew Lincoln:

   The use of protective eyewear is voluntary in practices and non-NFHS-sanctioned competitions, as well as at the collegiate and international levels of play.

3. Steve King:

   We live in a lawsuit-happy society and cities are just being protective by banning sledding in areas that pose a risk for injury or death.

4. Thomas McKenna:

   There are numerous barriers, like sills, that would block a wheeled robot. In addition, a humanoid robot can use firefighting gear designed for humans, such as protective coats, backpack fire suppressants, hand-held sensors and hose nozzles.

5. Suniya Luthar:

   There is no stronger protective factor for kids than their primary caregiver's mental health, we know from decades of research that when parents are unhappy or highly distressed, this inevitably negatively affects their parenting behaviors, so it's incumbent on us as a society to figure out how to bring continuous and sustained support for people who are raising the next generation.

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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