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- [pruh-tek-tiv]
- /prəˈtɛk tɪv/
- /prəˈtek.tɪv/
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- [pruh-tek-tiv]
- /prəˈtɛk tɪv/
Definitions of protectively word
- adjective protectively having the quality or function of protecting: a protective covering. 1
- adjective protectively tending to protect. 1
- adjective protectively Economics. of, relating to, or designed to favor protectionism: protective tariffs. 1
- adjective protectively defensive (def 4). 1
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Origin of protectively
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; protect + -ive
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Parts of speech for Protectively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
protectively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
protectively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for protectively
adverb protectively
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- defensively — serving to defend; protective: defensive armament.
- jealously — feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
- maternally — of, pertaining to, having the qualities of, or befitting a mother: maternal instincts.
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