Protective: meaning, definitions and examples

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protective

[ prəˈtɛktɪv ]

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clothing

Intended or serving to protect or preserve.

Synonyms

defensive, preserving, safeguarding

Examples of usage

Please wear protective gloves when handling chemicals.
The workers wore protective helmets at the construction site.

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sports

A defender in a team sport.

Synonyms

defender, guardian, shield

Examples of usage

The team's goalkeeper is their last line of protective.

Translations

Translations of the word "protective" in other languages:

🇵🇹 protetor

🇮🇳 सुरक्षात्मक

🇩🇪 schützend

🇮🇩 melindungi

🇺🇦 захисний

🇵🇱 ochronny

🇯🇵 保護的な

🇫🇷 protecteur

🇪🇸 protector

🇹🇷 koruyucu

🇰🇷 보호하는

🇸🇦 حماي

🇨🇿 ochranný

🇸🇰 ochranný

🇨🇳 保护的

🇸🇮 zaščitni

🇮🇸 verndandi

🇰🇿 қорғаушы

🇬🇪 დაცვითი

🇦🇿 qoruyucu

🇲🇽 protector

Word origin

The word 'protective' originated from the Latin word 'protectivus', which is derived from the verb 'protegere' meaning 'to cover in front, protect.' The concept of protection has been essential throughout human history, with individuals and societies developing various means to safeguard themselves from harm or danger. The evolution of protective equipment and measures has played a crucial role in enhancing safety and security in different aspects of life.