What is the meaning of protective?

adjective

  • Intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind.
    • usage: "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"
  • Showing care.
    • usage: "a protective mother"
  • Usually followed by `of'. ( solicitously caring or mindful)
    • usage: "protective of his reputation"
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