protective

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  • Adjective:
    intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
    showing a care
    (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful

Word Origin

protective (adj.)
1660s, from protect + -ive. As a noun from 1875. Related: Protectively; protectiveness. Protective custody is from 1933, translating German Schutzhaft, used cynically by the Nazis.

Example

1. In fact , it was a smart protective move .
2. Participating in cultural activities and reading are also protective .
3. The kremlin has said that protective tariffs are necessary to allow russian companies to survive the recession .
4. This pathway is a protective pathway .
5. Protective benefits are the primary consideration for consumers .

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