Associations to the word «Protective»
Noun
- Measure
- Cyst
- Exposure
- Pathogen
- Fac
- Deity
- Foam
- Prevention
- Oxidation
- Legislation
- Dart
- Membrane
- Hazard
- Wrap
- Packaging
- Buffer
- Lining
- Chlorine
- Asbestos
- Gaza
- Thickness
- Inflammation
- Groin
- Apron
- Avoidance
- Efficacy
- Association
- Apparel
- Mechanism
- Pigment
- Tors
- Envelope
- Hygiene
- Pad
- Lung
- Enclosure
- Self
- Barrage
- Malaria
- Saliva
- Vitamin
- Intake
- Vulnerability
- Aura
- Caregiver
- Liver
- Referral
- Enforcement
- Erosion
- Fabric
- Relay
- Alloy
- Garb
- Molding
- Spell
- Directive
- Traveler
- Contamination
- Blister
- Safeguard
- Axon
- Wax
- Cholesterol
- Infection
- Apoptosis
- Iconography
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".
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