English word protective comes from English protect, English -ive
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| protect | English (eng) | (travel, aviation) to book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.. To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to. |
| -ive | English (eng) | An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to; as affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive. |
| protective | English (eng) | (British) Something that protects.. A condom. Serving, intended or wishing to protect. |