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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProtective
/prəˈtɛk.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Intended to protect someone or something, especially against damage or harm.
"Always wear protective gear when operating heavy machinery." - 2
Showing a strong desire to shield someone, especially a child or loved one, from perceived threats or danger.
"She was fiercely protective of her younger siblings."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin protectus, the past participle of protegere meaning 'to cover in front, shield, or defend' (from pro- 'in front of' + tegere 'to cover'). It entered English via Middle French protectif in the late 16th century, originally signifying something that serves to shield from harm or danger.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Protective" is said worldwide
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protecteur
Transliteration: /pʁɔ.tɛk.tœʁ/
"Le port du casque est obligatoire et constitue un équipement protecteur essentiel."
schützend
Transliteration: /ˈʃʏt͡sn̩t/
"Eine dicke Jacke bietet eine schützende Schicht gegen die Kälte."
protettivo
Transliteration: /pro.tetˈti.vo/
"È importante indossare occhiali protettivi durante il lavoro di laboratorio."
protector
Transliteration: /pɾo.tekˈtoɾ/
"El uso de protector solar es fundamental para la salud de la piel."
protetivo
Transliteration: /pɾo.teˈtʃi.vu/
"As medidas protetivas ajudam a garantir a segurança dos cidadãos."
सुरक्षात्मक
Transliteration: surakshatmak
"काम करते समय सुरक्षात्मक उपकरण पहनना अनिवार्य है।"
保护性的
Transliteration: bǎohù xìng de
"这些薄膜可以提供良好的保护性作用。"
보호적인
Transliteration: bohojeogin
"그는 동생에 대해 매우 보호적인 태도를 보였다."
保護的な
Transliteration: hogo-tekina
"化学実験の際は保護メガネを着用してください。"
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