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respective

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/

The English word “respective” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.
  2. Noticing with attention; careful; wary.
  3. Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.
  4. Fitted to awaken respect.
  5. Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin respectivus, from Latin respectus. By surface analysis, respect + -ive.

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