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      protective

      adjective

      Stress: second syllable

      Syllables: pro-tec-tive (3)

      English Definition

      Capable of or intended to protect someone or something.

      Example Sentence

      He wears protective glasses during work.

      US IPA /prəˈtektɪv/
      UK IPA /prəˈtektɪv/

      Synonyms

      shielding defensive safeguarding sheltering

      Antonyms

      harmful destructive exposing
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