— respectiveness , n.
/ri spek"tiv/ , adj.
pertaining individually or severally to each of a number of persons, things, etc.; particular: I will now discuss the respective merits of the candidates.
[ 1515-25; respectivus, equiv. to L respect ( us ) (see RESPECT) + -ivus -IVE ]
Syn . separate, individual, corresponding.
Ant . irrespective.