01 Word definition

protective

10 letters · 4 vowels · 6 consonants

Is PROTECTIVE a word?

Yes. PROTECTIVE is a 10-letter adjective. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PROTECTIVE?

P-R-O-T-E-C-T-I-V-E

PROTECTIVE contains 10 letters, begins with P, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

    “a protective covering”

2adjective

  1. (usually followed by ‘of’) solicitously caring or mindful

    “protective of his reputation”
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score17points
Words With Friends20points
Word length10letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PROTECTIVE spelled?

P1R2O3T4E5C6T7I8V9E10
Starts withPROFirst 3 letters
Ends withIVELast 3 letters
Unique letters8Repeats E, T
Vowel balance4 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About PROTECTIVE.

How do you spell PROTECTIVE?

PROTECTIVE is spelled P-R-O-T-E-C-T-I-V-E. It contains 10 letters.