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protective

/ protective /
adjective/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adjective Sense 1
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"
Similar:
antifouling conserving preserving contraceptive prophylactic antifertility custodial guardian
Opposites:
unprotective
See also:
defensive preventive preventative
adjective satellite Sense 2
showing a care
"a caring mother"
Similar:
tender
Semantic Complexity
37%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
9
Total Relationships
13
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

antifouling conserving preserving contraceptive prophylactic antifertility custodial guardian unprotective tender