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protective meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of protective at MeaningMonkey.org. protective meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PROTECTIVE adjective
Definition of protective (adjective)
- 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"
- antonym: unprotective
- showing care
- "a protective mother"
- (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
- "protective of his reputation"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet