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belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned
In simple words: related to each person or thing in a group
Respective in a sentence
- They are each recognized specialists in their respective fields.
- the respective roles of men and women in society
How to use Respective
Use 'respective' mainly in formal contexts when referring to items belonging to different subjects, like 'students and their respective scores'. It's not usually used in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
respective + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'respective' as 'respect for each' - relating to individuals with their own roles.
Related words
Collocations with Respective
- respective roles
- respective positions
- respective teams
Synonyms for Respective
Common mistakes with Respective
- Using 'respectively' instead of 'respective' when discussing two things together.
- Confusing 'respective' with 'respected' or 'respectful'.
- Placing 'respective' incorrectly in the sentence structure.
Compare Respective with Particular, Individual, Corresponding, Specific
Respective appears in
Respective in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
المعني/المتعلق بكل على حدة
متعلق بكل شخص أو شيء في مجموعة
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিজ নিজ
একটি দলের প্রত্যেক ব্যক্তি বা বস্তুর সাথে সম্পর্কিত
- GermanDeutsch
jeweilig
gehört zu jeder Person oder Sache in einer Gruppe
- SpanishEspañol
Respectivo/a/os/as
relacionado con cada persona o cosa en un grupo
- Persianفارسی
مربوطه
مربوط به هر شخص یا چیز در یک گروه
- FrenchFrançais
Respectif
qui concerne chaque personne ou chose dans un groupe
- Hindiहिन्दी
अलग-अलग
समूह में प्रत्येक व्यक्ति या चीज़ से संबंधित
- ItalianItaliano
rispettivi
che riguarda ogni persona o cosa in un gruppo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Respetivo
relacionado a cada pessoa ou coisa em um grupo
- RussianРусский
соответствующий
относящийся к каждому человеку или вещи в группе
- Urduاردو
متعلقہ
گروپ میں ہر شخص یا چیز سے متعلق
- Chinese中文
各自的
属于一群人或事物中的每一个的
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Frequently asked questions about Respective
What does Respective mean?
related to each person or thing in a group
What is the definition of Respective?
belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned
How do you use Respective in a sentence?
They are each recognized specialists in their respective fields.
Can you give another example of Respective?
the respective roles of men and women in society
What are synonyms for Respective?
Common alternatives include particular, individual, corresponding, specific.
What is the opposite of Respective?
Opposite meanings include generic, common, shared.
What words go with Respective?
It commonly pairs with respective roles, respective positions, respective teams.
What are common mistakes when using Respective?
Using 'respectively' instead of 'respective' when discussing two things together. Confusing 'respective' with 'respected' or 'respectful'. Placing 'respective' incorrectly in the sentence structure.
How do you pronounce Respective?
US: /["/rɪˈspektɪv/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈspektɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Respective formal or informal?
"Respective" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Respective?
Use 'respective' mainly in formal contexts when referring to items belonging to different subjects, like 'students and their respective scores'. It's not usually used in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Respective?
"Respective" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.