Protectively
adjective
1.
having the quality or function of protecting:
a protective covering.
2.
tending to protect.
3.
Economics. of, relating to, or designed to favor protectionism:
protective tariffs.
4.
defensive (def 4).
adjective
1.
giving or capable of giving protection
2.
(economics) of, relating to, or intended for protection of domestic industries
noun
3.
something that protects
4.
a condom
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