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protective /prəˈtɛktɪv /adjective1Intended to protect someone or something: protective gloves are worn to minimize injury...- Other male contraceptive formulations in production have been shown to decrease good HDL cholesterol levels, which are protective against heart disease.
- And that's not to mention research showing that beer is protective against gallstone formation, osteoporosis and even diabetes.
- Although carbohydrates boosted blood sugar, protein produced stable glucose levels that may be more protective against afternoon tiredness.
Synonyms preservative, protecting, safeguarding, shielding, defensive, safety, precautionary, preventive, preventative, covering; waterproof, fireproof, heatproof, insulating; shatterproof, toughened, armoured 1.1Having or showing a strong wish to protect someone or something: I felt protective towards her as adults we are naturally protective of children...- He is somewhat of a loner, rather introverted, and protective of his ‘space.’
- I understand why he is so protective of his only girl, but sometimes it eats me up inside that I have to lie to him constantly.
- These systems are often rigidly organized and protective of their members.
Synonyms solicitous, caring, mindful, careful, wary, watchful, vigilant, warm, paternal/maternal, fatherly/motherly, gallant, chivalrous; overprotective, possessive, jealous, clinging 1.2 Economics Relating to the protection of domestic industries from foreign competition: protective tariffs...- In 1821 the Congressional Committee of Manufacturers issued a report calling for protective tariffs to expand industry.
- They advocated protective tariffs for industry, a national bank, and plenty of public works and patronage.
- His intention was to assist in the creation of a viable and efficient indigenous cement industry, and it was part of the strategy to build up an industrial base here behind protective tariffs.
noun British1A thing that protects someone or something: an effectual protective against the midge...- These fake programs are promoted vigorously on the Internet, and many computer users are lured into installing what they think is a protective.
Derivativesprotectively /prəˈtɛktɪvli / adverb ...- Then she's held down protectively by her friend for the duration.
- Her thin arms are crossed protectively across her flat chest, and there's a small scar beneath her mouth.
- Then she drew the curtains and arranged the sectional sofa protectively around us like stagecoaches.
protectiveness /prəˈtɛktɪvnəs / noun ...- Possessiveness, jealousy, and protectiveness are high.
- Now I think of all the good things about her and once again feel that protectiveness and care for her.
- You'll note a feral protectiveness - a wariness, a mistrust.
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