protected
protected Lexical Profile
protected Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Kept safe from harm, injury, danger, or damage.
"The cabin lies in a protected valley that shields it from the worst winter winds."
Preserved or safeguarded by official laws or regulations against destruction, exploitation, or discrimination (especially of wildlife species, natural habitats, or legal rights).
"Sea turtles are a protected species, and disturbing their nesting grounds is strictly illegal."
Having access restricted by a password, encryption, or security permissions to prevent unauthorized viewing or modification (in computing).
"You will need administrator credentials to edit the protected system files."
• verb
To keep safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss (as the past tense and past participle of 'protect').
"The thick stone walls protected the medieval town from coastal storms."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the verb 'protect', which entered English in the early 16th century from Latin 'protectus', the past participle of 'protegere' ('to cover in front' or 'defend'), combining 'pro-' ('in front') and 'tegere' ('to cover').