respective

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    considered individually

Word Origin

respective (adj.)
mid-15c., "regardful, observing or noting with attention," from Medieval Latin respectivus "having regard for," from Latin respect- past participle stem of respicere (see respect (n.)). Meaning "relating or pertaining severally each to each" is from 1640s.

Synonym

Example

1. Their respective bases cancel each other out .
2. Both camps hold symposiums about their respective models .
3. The respective investments were not disclosed .
4. Both are 55 years old and outsiders in their respective political systems .
5. I suppose that some of our differences stem from our respective upbringings .

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