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protective

/pɹəˈtɛktɪv/ · 10 letters · 8 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

    a protective covering

  2. adjective

    showing care

    a protective mother

  3. adjective

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

    protective of his reputation

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