Protective Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Protective

Meaning 1 : intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

    Example : 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

Meaning 2 : showing care

    Example : a protective mother

Meaning 3 : (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful

    Example : protective of his reputation

Protective Antonyms