protective

protective is a 10-letter English word with 4 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Affording protection; sheltering; defensive. Face value is 17 in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

10 letters · Scrabble 17 · Words With Friends 20 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Affording protection; sheltering; defensive.
2. adjective. (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful

   "protective of his reputation"

3. adjective. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

   "a protective covering"

   "the use of protective masks and equipment"

4. adjective. showing care

   "a protective mother"

Common word forms

protectively, protectiveness

Words from these letters

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