protectiveness

== English == === Etymology === From protective + -ness. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /pɹəˈtɛktɪvnəs/, /pɹoʊˈtɛktɪvnəs/ === Noun === protectiveness (uncountable) The quality of being protective. A desire to be protective and to guard against physical or emotional harm. ==== Derived terms ====