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protectiveness

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pro·tec·tive  (pr-tktv)
adj.
Adapted or intended to afford protection.
n.
Something that protects.
pro·tective·ly adv.
pro·tective·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.protectiveness - a feeling of protective affection
affection, affectionateness, philia, warmness, warmheartedness, fondness, tenderness, heart - a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
2.protectiveness - the quality of providing protection; "statistical evidence for the protectiveness of vaccination"
quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
Translations
protectiveness [prəˈtektɪvnɪs] N → actitud f protectora
protectiveness [prəˈtɛktɪvnɪs] n → instinct m de protection


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