protective
Word parts change
Pronunciation change
- IPA (key): /prɛtɛktɪv/ or /proʊtɛktɪv/
Audio (UK) (file) - Hyphenation: pro‧tec‧tive
Adjective change
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Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- If something is protective, it is able to keep something safe.
- The fighter dropped into a protective stance.
- Mother bears are protective of their cubs.