What is "respective" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 24-10-2024 by Wikilanguages.net
☞ share facebook ☞ share twitter

What does respective mean in English? Meaning of respective definition and abbreviation with examples.

EnglishEnglish
pronunciation pronunciation

What is "respective" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "respective": considered individually

Adjective

  • Meaning: considered individually
  • Example: the respective club members specialists in their several fields the various reports all agreed
  • Synonyms: respective several various
  • Similar: individual single
  • Adjective: Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own. They returned to their respective places of abode. 2012 August 23, Alasdair Lamont, “Hearts 0-1 Liverpool”, BBC Sport: Adam and Novikovas swapped long-range efforts, neither of which troubled the respective keepers.2012 August 23, Alasdair Lamont, “Hearts 0-1 Liverpool”, BBC Sport: Adam and Novikovas swapped long-range efforts, neither of which troubled the respective keepers.(obsolete) Noticing with attention; careful; wary. Archbishop Sandys If you look upon the church of England with a respective eye, you can not […] refuse this charge.Archbishop Sandys If you look upon the church of England with a respective eye, you can not […] refuse this charge.(obsolete) Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute. the respective connections of society(obsolete) Fitted to awaken respect. 1599, William Shakespeare, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, IV. iv. 192: What should it be that he respects in her / But I can make respective in myself,1599, William Shakespeare, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, IV. iv. 192: What should it be that he respects in her / But I can make respective in myself,(obsolete) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful. Chapman With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands. Lord Burleigh With thy equals familiar, yet respective.Chapman With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands.Lord Burleigh With thy equals familiar, yet respective.
  • Synonyms:

    various, corresponding, each, individual, own, personal, relevant, separate, several, singular,

    Antonyms:

    English

    Related Dictionary

    Read more

    English speaking countries and territories

    All Dictionary for you

    English DictionaryEnglish

    respective in English: respective
    🔝