Hyphenation of protective

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word protective ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

pro-tec-tive

Definitions of protective :

1.
Intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
A protective covering The use of protective masks and equipment Protective coatings Kept the drunken sailor in protective custody Animals with protective coloring Protective tariffs
2.
Showing care
A protective mother
3.
(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
Protective of his reputation

Synonyms of protective :

adj protective, antifouling, conserving, preserving, contraceptive, prophylactic, antifertility, custodial, guardian, tutelary, tutelar, defensive, evasive, overprotective, preservative, protecting, restrictive, safety-related, cautionary, preventive, prophylactic, defensive, preventive, preventative
adj caring, tender
adj careful

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