Protective word meaning and definition

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• Meaning and definition
• Synonyms for protective
• Antonyms
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Meaning and definition for "protective" word

[adjective] intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "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"
[adjective] showing a care; "a caring mother"

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\Pro*tect"ive\, a. [Cf. F. protectif.] Affording protection; sheltering; defensive. `` The favor of a protective Providence.'' --Feltham. {Protective coloring} (Zo["o]l.), coloring which serves for the concealment and preservation of a living organism. Cf. {Mimicry}. --Wallace. {Protective tariff} (Polit. Econ.), a tariff designed to secure protection (see {Protection}, 4.), as distinguished from a tariff designed to raise revenue. See {Tariff}, and {Protection}, 4.

Synonyms for protective

antifertility, antifouling, caring, cautionary, conserving, contraceptive, covering, custodial, evasive, guardian, overprotective, preservative, preserving, prophylactic, protecting(a), restrictive, safety-related, shielding, tender, tutelar, tutelary

Antonyms: unprotective

See also: defensive | preventative | preventive |

The fun area, different aproach to word »protective«

Let's analyse "protective" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EVITCETORP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. .-. --- - . -.-. - .. ...- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: protective: 6 + 5 + 9 + 5 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: protective: 7 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 4 + 5 = 52, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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