protectable
adjectiveUK /prəˈtɛktəbl/
US /prəˈtɛktəbəl/
Able to be kept safe from harm.
The baby bird is small but protectable if we keep the cat away.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Legally able to be protected by law or rights.
The old forest is protectable under the new conservation law.
3. Worth keeping safe from damage or loss.
Her artwork is protectable, so we framed it carefully.
4. Able to be defended against attack or criticism.
His idea is protectable because he has strong evidence.