RESPECTIVE


Meaning of RESPECTIVE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ri- ' spek-tiv

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1595

1 obsolete : PARTIAL , DISCRIMINATIVE

2 : PARTICULAR , SEPARATE <their respective homes>

– re · spec · tive · ness noun

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