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respective
[ ri-spek-tiv ]
adjective
- pertaining individually or severally to each of a number of persons, things, etc.; particular:
I will now discuss the respective merits of the candidates.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
respective
/ ɪˈɛɪ /
adjective
- belonging or relating separately to each of several people or things; several
we took our respective ways home
- an archaic word for respectful
Derived Forms
- ˈپԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·t·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of respective1
Example Sentences
Their shared vitriol is palpable and terribly compelling, especially as they navigate this season in the arms of their respective new partners.
"We both affirmed the strong bilateral relations between our respective countries," Ramaphosa said in a post on X.
Instead of voicing their concerns to their respective partners, Chris and Angela let their feelings stew, only venting to each other privately.
Their respective partners, however, want to settle down.
The two most zealous space buffs on Earth loom large in Washington, with Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in a moon race with their respective rocket enterprises, Blue Origin and Space X.
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