"protectivity" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From protective + -ity. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|protective|ity}} protective + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} protectivity (uncountable)
  1. The state, quality, or condition of being protective. Tags: uncountable
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