English Explanatory Dictionary

protectiveness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being protective.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈtɛktɪvnəs/ /pɹoʊˈtɛktɪvnəs/

Word forms

protectiveness

Etymology

From protective + -ness.

Derived words

atheroprotectiveness gastroprotectiveness overprotectiveness vindictive protectiveness
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