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Definitions of protective
  1. adjective
    intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
    "a protective covering" "the use of protective masks and equipment" "protective coatings" "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody" "animals with protective coloring" "protective tariffs"
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  2. adjective
    showing care
    "a protective mother"

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  3. adjective
    (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
    "protective of his reputation"

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