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PROTECTIVELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does protectively mean? 

PROTECTIVELY (adverb)
  The adverb PROTECTIVELY has 1 sense:

1. in a protective mannerplay

  Familiarity information: PROTECTIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PROTECTIVELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a protective manner

Context example:

he bent protectively over the woman

Pertainym:

protective (showing care)


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