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
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.