Protective: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
protective
[ prษหtษktษชv ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "protective" in other languages:
๐ต๐น protetor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฐเคเฅเคทเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค
๐ฉ๐ช schรผtzend
๐ฎ๐ฉ melindungi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐั ะธัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ochronny
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟ่ญท็ใช
๐ซ๐ท protecteur
๐ช๐ธ protector
๐น๐ท koruyucu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณดํธํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ochrannรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ochrannรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไฟๆค็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaลกฤitni
๐ฎ๐ธ verndandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoruyucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ protector
Etymology
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.
See also: overprotective, protect, protectant, protected, protecting, protection, protections, protectively, protectiveness, protector, protectors, unprotected.