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protective
Adjective
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If something is protective, it is able to keep something safe.
The fighter dropped into a protective stance.
Mother bears are protective of their cubs.
attribute
Verb
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If you attribute mathx/math to mathy/math, you say that mathx/math is the creation or result of mathy/math.
He attributes his success to the love of his parents.
The famous phrase is usually attributed to Winston Churchill, though some believe he never actually said it.
attribute
Noun
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An attribute is a part, feature, or characteristic.
A good sense of humour is an essential attribute for a doctor to have.