Respective

adjective

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/

Word Frequency: 13.8

Definitions

1.adjectiveRelating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

"They returned to their respective places of abode."

2.adjectiveNoticing with attention; careful; wary.

3.adjectiveLooking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

"the respective connections of society"

4.adjectiveFitted to awaken respect.

5.adjectiveRendering respect; respectful; regardful.

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