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   What does respective mean?

   • Define respective. respective synonyms, respective pronunciation, respective translation, English dictionary definition of respective. adj. Relating to two or more persons or things regarded individually; particular: successful in their respective fields. re·spec′tive·ness n.

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   How to use the term 'respective' in a sentence?

   • According to many dictionaries, such as Longman, the term “respective” is used before a plural noun to refer to the different things that belong to each separate person or thing mentioned. However, I often see it used with a singular noun, as shown in this example (cited from an Internet site).

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   Is 'respective' a good word?

   • In that sense, the word "respective" is helpful because it singularly conveys how each individual office is responsible for its region. The poetye is correct in agreeing that it is a good usage. This paragraph you present is perfect for demonstrating the effectiveness of the word 'respective'.

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   What does respectiveness mean?

   • Relating to two or more persons or things regarded individually; particular: successful in their respective fields. re·spec′tive·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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   What does'respective' mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! RESPECTIVE definition: 1. relating or belonging to each of the separate people or things you have just mentioned: 2…. Learn more.

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   What does'relative' mean?

   • Everyone has regard for what's respectively theirs. We have respective opinions, respective responsibilities, respective anxieties. It's basically another word for individual. Each of a set of twins probably has his respective bed, even though they might share a bedroom together. "Respective."

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   The meaning of RESPECTIVE is particular, separate. How to use respective in a sentence.

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   RESPECTIVE definition: 1. relating or belonging to each of the separate people or things you have just mentioned: 2…. Learn more.

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   Respective definition: pertaining individually or severally to each of a number of persons, things, etc.; particular. See examples of RESPECTIVE used in a sentence.

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   Define respective. respective synonyms, respective pronunciation, respective translation, English dictionary definition of respective. adj. Relating to two or more ...

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   2 meanings: 1. belonging or relating separately to each of several people or things; several 2. → an archaic word for respectful.... Click for more definitions.

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   When two people each have something of their own, it's their respective thing. In a boxing match, the opponents each start in their respective or individual corners.

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   RESPECTIVE meaning: 1. relating or belonging to each of the separate people or things you have just mentioned: 2…. Learn more.