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Protective - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Protective' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Protective [ a.]
- Affording protection; sheltering; defensive.

Meaning of 'Protective' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . protective [ a]
Meaning (1):
- intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
Example in sentence:
  • a protective covering;
  • animals with protective coloring;
  • kept the drunken sailor in protective custody;
  • protective coatings;
  • protective tariffs;
  • the use of protective masks and equipment
2 . protective [ s]
Meaning (2):
- showing care
Example in sentence:
  • a protective mother
Meaning (3):
- (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
Example in sentence:
  • protective of his reputation