respective

CEFRC1

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Belonging separately to each person or thing mentioned.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

Examples

  • Let's discuss the respective merits of the candidates.

  • They are each recognized specialists in their respective fields.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Noticing with attention; careful; wary.

  2. Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

  3. Fitted to awaken respect.

More examples

In context

  • Go to your respective seats.

  • They returned to their respective places of abode.

  • the respective connections of society

Synonyms

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After the game, the tired players went to their blank lockers to shower.

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Origin

adjective

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