protectiveness
Pronunciation: /pɹəˈtɛktɪvnəs/
The English word “protectiveness” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- The quality of being protective.
- A desire to be protective and to guard against physical or emotional harm.
Etymology
From protective + -ness.
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