Associations to the word «Protective»
Noun
- Tariff
- Coating
- Custody
- Vaccine
- Uv
- Antigen
- Toxin
- Barrier
- Ventilation
- Caring
- Equipment
- Garment
- Neglect
- Protection
- Layer
- Chemical
- Factor
- Risk
- Abuse
- Fiber
- Device
- Suit
- Amulet
- Goggle
- Radiation
- Coloration
- Stress
- Biosynthesis
- Elk
- Corrosion
- Overly
- Clothing
- Glove
- Mediator
- Northwest
- Sheath
- Gear
- Casing
- Helmet
- Covering
- Vest
- Insulation
- Immunity
- Shield
- Terrorism
- Camouflage
- Armour
- Vaccination
- Talisman
- Cemetery
- Armor
- Mask
- Wearer
- Antibody
- Firefighter
- Ozone
- Reflex
- Visor
- Biological
- Wear
- Instinct
- Estrogen
- Eyelid
- Wearing
- Fibre
- Oxide
- Shroud
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PROTECTIVE, adjective. Serving, intended or wishing to protect.
PROTECTIVE, noun. (British) Something that protects.
PROTECTIVE, noun. A condom.
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY, noun. (law enforcement) Lawful confinement of a person or close supervision of his or her movements, on a voluntary or involuntary basis, by authorities in order to safeguard that person from attack or other dangers.
Dictionary definition
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".
PROTECTIVE, adjective. Showing care; "a protective mother".
PROTECTIVE, adjective. (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful; "protective of his reputation".
Wise words
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.