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Meaning of respective

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

respective

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: They returned to their respective places of abode.

  2. Noticing with attention; careful; wary.

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

    Example: the respective connections of society

  4. Fitted to awaken respect.