respective

UK /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ US /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/
adj 5

Definitions

adj

1

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.

2

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; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

the respective connections of society

4

Fitted to awaken respect.

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

5

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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