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protective

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/prəˈtɛktɪv/ · pro-tec-tive

intended or able to protect.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

intended or able to protect.

محافظت کرنے والا، بچانے کی صلاحیت رکھنے والا۔

محافظتی

muhafizti

Synonyms

safeguardingdefensiveshieldingبچانے والامحافظحفاظتی

Antonyms

harmfuldangerousexposingنقصاندہخطرناککھلا

Common Collocations

  • protective measures
  • protective gear
  • protective relationship

Example Sentences

She wore protective clothing while riding her bike.

اس نے اپنی سائیکل چلاتے وقت حفاظتی لباس پہنا۔

Us ne apni cycle chalatay waqt hifazati libas pehna.

The protective barriers helped prevent flooding.

حفاظتی رکاوٹوں نے سیلاب سے بچانے میں مدد کی۔

Hifazati rukawat ne selaab se bachanay mein madad ki.

He has a protective stance towards his younger siblings.

اس کا چھوٹے بہن بھائیوں کی طرف محافظتی رویہ ہے۔

Us ka chhotay behan bhaiyon ki taraf muhafizti rawaya hai.

Easily Confused With

protecting:Protective is an adjective describing something that protects, while protecting is a verb emphasizing the action of safeguarding.
protective:Protective and protected are related but have different meanings; protective describes the function, while protected refers to the state of being safeguarded.

Word Family

protect
verbمحافظت کرنا
protection
nounمحافظت
protective
adjectiveمحافظتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a shield protecting you from harm.

Visualize a superhero wearing armor to protect others.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی چھاؤں میں ہم نے کھڑے رہے، محافظ تھا محبت کا، باوجود زمانے کے.

Mohabbat ki chhaon mein hum ne kharay rahe, Muhafiz tha mohabbat ka, bawajood zamane ke.

In the shade of love, we stood firm, Love was a protector, despite the times.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "protectivus" — to cover or to shield

First known use: 15th century

The word 'protective' has evolved from Latin, where it originally meant shielding or guarding.