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Meaning of distributive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

distributive

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) distributive case

  2. (grammar) A distributive adjective or pronoun.

  3. A distributive numeral.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating to distribution.

  2. Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.

    Example: distributive justice

  3. A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation.

  4. Assigning the species of a general term.