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protective

UK
/prəˈtɛktɪv/
US
/prəˈtɛktɪv/

Translations

protectiveadjective
more protective
Comp.
most protective
Super.
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/prəˈtɛktɪv/
US
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The protective gear worn by the firefighters ensured their safety during the blaze.
Le matériel protecteur porté par les pompiers a assuré leur sécurité pendant l'incendie.
Additional translations
protectionnisteÉconomie, commerce.
Synonyms
cautious
watchful
preservative
guarding
shielding
safeguarding
defensive
Antonyms
unprotective
exposed
protectivenoun
protectives
pl
UK
/prəˈtɛktɪv/
US
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Rare usage meaning a protective device, garment, or measure
Laboratory staff must wear appropriate protectives when handling corrosive chemicals.
Le personnel de laboratoire doit porter des protections appropriées lors de la manipulation de produits chimiques corrosifs.
Synonyms
protective device
protector
guard
shield
safeguard
defender
cover
casing
screen
barrier
buffer
safety device
case

Definitions

protectiveadjective
Having the quality of providing defense or shielding from harm or danger.
The protective gear worn by the firefighters ensured their safety during the blaze.
Exhibiting a tendency to guard or shield someone or something from harm or danger.
She had a protective attitude towards her younger siblings, always looking out for their well-being.
Intended to shield domestic industries or markets from foreign competition (economics).
Congress debated whether a protective tariff would really help domestic farmers.
protectivenoun
A device, garment, or measure that serves to protect.
Laboratory staff must wear appropriate protectives when handling corrosive chemicals.
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