ଅର୍ଥ : Intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
A protective covering.
The use of protective masks and equipment.
Protective coatings.
Kept the drunken sailor in protective custody.
Animals with protective coloring.
Protective tariffs.
Not affording protection.
unprotectiveଅର୍ଥ : Showing care.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
A protective mother.
ଅର୍ଥ : (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
Protective of his reputation.