protective — giving or intended to give protection
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving or intended to give protection
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈtektɪv/
Example Sentences
- The protective coating on the phone prevented any scratches.
- My overprotective mom still calls me every hour when I'm out past 9 PM.
- The bodyguard was so protective that he tasted the celebrity's food first.
protective
ADJECTIVE[/prəˈtektɪv/]
giving or intended to give protection
A mother bird spreads her wings, protective of her chicks during the storm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, this word originated from the concept of 'covering in front' or 'shielding.' The term embodies the notion of protection similar to how a shield guards what lies before it, combining the prefix pro- (forward, in front) with the root tegere (to cover or shield).
Breakdown
pro- (in front, forward) + tegere (to cover, shield) + -ive (adjective suffix indicating a quality or tendency).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The protective coating on the phone prevented any scratches.”
“My overprotective mom still calls me every hour when I'm out past 9 PM.”
“The bodyguard was so protective that he tasted the celebrity's food first.”
“Workers must wear protective masks in the chemical laboratory.”
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