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protective - Dictionary definition and meaning for protective
PROTECTIVE
(adj.) 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"
(adj.) (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
"protective of his reputation"
(adj.) showing care
"a protective mother"
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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