Protective
adjective
Able to guard or shield someone or something from harm or damage.
He used a protective case to keep his phone safe
Often appears as...
- protective gear
- protective clothing
adjective
Showing or feeling a strong desire to keep someone safe.
As an older brother, he is very protective of his little sister
Often appears as...
- protective of
- protective towards
adjective
Designed to prevent harm or damage.
Wear a protective helmet while biking
Often appears as...
- protective gear
- protective clothing
adjective
Designed to keep out unwanted elements or factors for prevention.
Put on a protective layer of sunscreen before going outside
Often appears as...
- protective barrier
- protective layer
adjective
Able to guard or shield someone or something from harm or damage.
He used a protective case to keep his phone safe
Often appears as...
- protective gear
- protective clothing
adjective
Showing or feeling a strong desire to keep someone safe.
As an older brother, he is very protective of his little sister
Often appears as...
- protective of
- protective towards
adjective
Designed to prevent harm or damage.
Wear a protective helmet while biking
Often appears as...
- protective gear
- protective clothing
adjective
Designed to keep out unwanted elements or factors for prevention.
Put on a protective layer of sunscreen before going outside
Often appears as...
- protective barrier
- protective layer
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Safety
Often used regarding objects or actions that prevent physical harm.
Workers wear protective gloves to avoid injuries.
Pro Tip 2/2Protection Extent
It implies guarding against a wide range of potential dangers, not just obvious ones.
She installed protective software against all types of computer viruses.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Safety
Often used regarding objects or actions that prevent physical harm.
Workers wear protective gloves to avoid injuries.
Pro Tip 2/2Protection Extent
It implies guarding against a wide range of potential dangers, not just obvious ones.
She installed protective software against all types of computer viruses.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Safety
Often used regarding objects or actions that prevent physical harm.
Workers wear protective gloves to avoid injuries.
Pro Tip 2/2Protection Extent
It implies guarding against a wide range of potential dangers, not just obvious ones.
She installed protective software against all types of computer viruses.
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Video examples
How does a jellyfish...
Nudibranchs, which are sea slugs covered in protective slime, can actually steal the jelly's defenses by eating the cnidocytes and transferring them to specialized sacks for later use, as weapons against their own predators. Even humans might benefit from the sting of a jellyfish one day.
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Robert Waldinger: What...
It turns out that living in the midst of conflict is really bad for our health. High-conflict marriages, for example, without much affection, turn out to be very bad for our health, perhaps worse than getting divorced. And living in the midst of good, warm relationships is protective.
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Disability does not...
for him or build a more protective world around him because I know the challenges that he faces and yet it's important to find that balance of giving a child's enough that they have the assistance they need but not so much so that they don't have to feel that they have to try
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Why is it so hard to...
Cancer cells are masters of adaptation, adjusting their molecular and cellular characteristics to survive under stress. When they're bombarded by radiation or chemotherapy, some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields
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Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
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Killer Ant Swarm...
protecting the smaller workers inside their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade the soldiers create these protective tunnels whenever they cross open ground
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The genius of Marie...
If you want a glimpse of Marie Curie's manuscripts, you'll have to sign a waiver and put on protective gear to shield yourself from radiation contamination.
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360° Orangutan School PIPE...
in a remote corner of Borneo hidden in a patch of protective jungle there's a
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Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
with its protective coat neutralized the ants attack the slug underneath
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Angry Hippos Fight for...
Forward-pointing tusks can stab right through protective blubber.
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How does a jellyfish...
Nudibranchs, which are sea slugs covered in protective slime, can actually steal the jelly's defenses by eating the cnidocytes and transferring them to specialized sacks for later use, as weapons against their own predators. Even humans might benefit from the sting of a jellyfish one day.
Video examples
Robert Waldinger: What...
It turns out that living in the midst of conflict is really bad for our health. High-conflict marriages, for example, without much affection, turn out to be very bad for our health, perhaps worse than getting divorced. And living in the midst of good, warm relationships is protective.
Video examples
Disability does not...
for him or build a more protective world around him because I know the challenges that he faces and yet it's important to find that balance of giving a child's enough that they have the assistance they need but not so much so that they don't have to feel that they have to try
Video examples
Why is it so hard to...
Cancer cells are masters of adaptation, adjusting their molecular and cellular characteristics to survive under stress. When they're bombarded by radiation or chemotherapy, some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields
Video examples
Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
protecting the smaller workers inside their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade the soldiers create these protective tunnels whenever they cross open ground
Video examples
The genius of Marie...
If you want a glimpse of Marie Curie's manuscripts, you'll have to sign a waiver and put on protective gear to shield yourself from radiation contamination.
Video examples
360° Orangutan School PIPE...
in a remote corner of Borneo hidden in a patch of protective jungle there's a
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Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
with its protective coat neutralized the ants attack the slug underneath
Video examples
Angry Hippos Fight for...
Forward-pointing tusks can stab right through protective blubber.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
In the '60s, people were still very protective of each field that they belonged to. Avant-garde artists didn't know about rock or pop or jazz. And the jazz people of course didn't want to know about any other music. They were all just kind of protecting their territory.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Most people have this protective view of the presidency. Anybody who holds the office is always gonna get the benefit of the doubt unless the media spends four years destroying them like they did Bush, and with Bush not returning fire.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I've never gotten thick skin. If you close yourself off and you get this protective armor, there is a price you pay with that - of not feeling. And feeling is important when you are a songwriter.
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Winona Ryder
American Actress
I've always been super-private and protective of certain experiences and certain friends.
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Lee Daniels
American Actor
I love actors, and I'm very protective of them. I trust them. It's a mutual trust.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
My concerts are about me being very private in public, but I'm very protective.
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Peter Morgan
British Writer
Once I start writing about somebody, I become very protective of them.
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Jason Statham
British Actor
I'm naturally a protective person to those close to me.
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Sienna Miller
American Actress
I sometimes get very protective of the people I play.
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Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I'm very protective of how much I let people see.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
In the '60s, people were still very protective of each field that they belonged to. Avant-garde artists didn't know about rock or pop or jazz. And the jazz people of course didn't want to know about any other music. They were all just kind of protecting their territory.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Most people have this protective view of the presidency. Anybody who holds the office is always gonna get the benefit of the doubt unless the media spends four years destroying them like they did Bush, and with Bush not returning fire.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I've never gotten thick skin. If you close yourself off and you get this protective armor, there is a price you pay with that - of not feeling. And feeling is important when you are a songwriter.
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Winona Ryder
American Actress
I've always been super-private and protective of certain experiences and certain friends.
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Lee Daniels
American Actor
I love actors, and I'm very protective of them. I trust them. It's a mutual trust.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
My concerts are about me being very private in public, but I'm very protective.
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Peter Morgan
British Writer
Once I start writing about somebody, I become very protective of them.
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Jason Statham
British Actor
I'm naturally a protective person to those close to me.
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Sienna Miller
American Actress
I sometimes get very protective of the people I play.
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Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I'm very protective of how much I let people see.
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