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respective

adj
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin respectivus, from Latin respectus. By surface analysis, respect + -ive.

  1. derived from respectus
  2. borrowed from respectivus

Definitions

  1. Relating to particular persons or things, each to each

    Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

    • They returned to their respective places of abode.
    • Adam and Novikovas swapped long-range efforts, neither of which troubled the respective keepers.
    • Hitachi and CAF have begun a staged return to work at their respective Newton Aycliffe and Newport factories, having reduced output following the COVID-19 outbreak.

  2. Noticing with attention

    Noticing with attention; careful; wary.

    • c. 1559-1570, Edwin Sandys, letter to Bernard Gilpin But if you looke upon the estate of the church of England with a respective eye , you cannot with a good conscience refuse this charge imposed upon you

  3. Looking toward

    Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

    • the respective connections of society
  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. Fitted to awaken respect.

      • What should it be that he respects in her / But I can make respective in myself,

    2. Rendering respect

      Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.

      • With a respective shame, rose, took us by the hands.
      • a. 1598, William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, instructions to his son Robert Cecil, when young With thy equals familiar, yet respective.

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