respective.
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.
Meaning & usage
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.
They returned to their respective places of abode.
Noticing with attention; careful; wary.
Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.
the respective connections of society
Fitted to awaken respect.
Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Medieval Latin respectivus, from Latin respectus. By surface analysis, respect + -ive.
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