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Definition of Protective
1. Adjective. Intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind. "Protective tariffs"
Also: Defensive, Preventative, Preventive
Similar to: Cautionary, Prophylactic, Antifertility, Contraceptive, Prophylactic, Custodial, Tutelar, Tutelary, Evasive, Overprotective, Preservative, Protecting, Restrictive, Safety-related
Derivative terms: Protect, Protect, Protectiveness
Antonyms: Unprotective
Similar to: Cautionary, Prophylactic, Antifertility, Contraceptive, Prophylactic, Custodial, Tutelar, Tutelary, Evasive, Overprotective, Preservative, Protecting, Restrictive, Safety-related
Derivative terms: Protect, Protect, Protectiveness
Antonyms: Unprotective
2. Adjective. Showing care. "A protective mother"
3. Adjective. (usually followed by 'of') solicitously caring or mindful. "Protective of his reputation"
Definition of Protective
1. a. Affording protection; sheltering; defensive.
Definition of Protective
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Protective
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