protectiveness

English

Etymology

From protective +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɹɛtɛktɪvnəs/, /pɹoʊtɛktɪvnəs/

Noun

protectiveness (uncountable)

1. The quality of being protective.

Derived terms

• atheroprotectiveness
• gastroprotectiveness
• overprotectiveness
• vindictive protectiveness