Protective: meaning, definitions and examples

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protective

 

[ prษ™หˆtษ›ktษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น protetor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรผtzend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melindungi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะธัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ochronny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟ่ญท็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท protecteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ protector

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koruyucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ˜ธํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุงูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ochrannรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ochrannรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟๆŠค็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaลกฤitni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verndandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoruyucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,026, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.