protective — giving or intended to give protection
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving or intended to give protection
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈtektɪv/
Korean meaning: 보호하는, 보호적인
Korean pronunciation: 프러**텍**티브
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
giving or intended to give protection
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Origin
라틴어에서 유래한 단어로, '앞에서 덮다'라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다. 마치 방패로 앞을 가리듯 보호한다는 개념이 담겨있어요.
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“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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