Where does “hyperprotective” come from?
hyperprotective (English) comes from English protective, from Medieval Latin prōtēctīvus.
hyperprotective (English): Very overprotective
Ancestry of “hyperprotective”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | protective | serving, intended or wishing to protect;... |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | prōtēctīvus | — |