protective

Meanings

• adjective

  Providing safety or security from harm or danger.

• noun

  A person or thing that protects or keeps something safe.

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹoʊtɛktɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with protective
apothem , heme , meme , temples , theme

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Variants

List of all variants of protective that leads to same result
protect , protectable , protected , protecting , protective , protectively , protectiveness , protectivenesses , protects , protective tariff , protective tariffs , protective custody , personal protection equipment , personal protective equipment , self-protective , self-protectiveness

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Forms

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protectively, protective_noun, protective_verb

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'protegere', meaning 'to shield' or 'to cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'protective' is often used in the context of environmental protection.

2. In chemistry, a protective group is a temporary chemical modification made to a molecule during a chemical reaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. defense: The action of defending or protecting, often used in military or legal contexts.

2. safeguard: An action taken to prevent damage or loss, often used in business or financial contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'protective' is often used to describe a character who goes to great lengths to keep someone or something safe. In art, protective symbols and amulets are commonly used to represent safety and security.

How to Memorize "protective"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shield or a protective barrier around the word 'protective'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'protective' with the feeling of safety and security.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Protects You' to remember the meaning of 'protective'.

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