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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: corresponding, individual, separate
Antonyms: irrespective
respective
/ rɪˈspɛktɪv /
adjective
- belonging or relating separately to each of several people or things; several
we took our respective ways home
- See respectfulan archaic word for respectful
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Derived Forms
- reˈspectiveness, noun
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Other Words From
- re·spective·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of respective1
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Example Sentences
With all that said, representation of each of these respective communities has increased in the new Congress.
Both are considered marginal figures in the House GOP caucus and have no real base of support for their respective bids.
When our elected representatives assume their respective offices, they take an oath to “protect and defend the Constitution.”
And their respective physical appearances, which have become objects of fascination for their legions of fans, were tragic.
Congressional Democrats kept their respective leadership teams in place.
We can do as we like with Hindu and Mussalman so long as we leave their respective religions untouched.
Here the pair reached the "Dun Cow" and retired to their respective quarters.
Full provision is made for Catholics and Nonconformists desiring to attend the services of their respective bodies.
Public functionaries will receive their orders for military service from their respective administrative chiefs.
After cobbing, great care is required in sorting the ore into the respective grades of Nos. 1, 2, and 3.
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