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protective

/prəˈtɛktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does protective mean?

adjective

Providing or serving to protect; intended to prevent or reduce the risk of damage or harm.

Example

"The protective gear worn by the firefighter helped prevent injuries during the rescue mission."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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