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Antonyms for respective

Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-spek-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspɛk tɪv

Definition of respective

Origin :
  • 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.
  • adj particular, specific
Example sentences :
  • For many years he and Mr. Gladstone had been at the head of their respective parties.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The troops reached their respective camps at about 11 o'clock.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • We were all dressed in white, with the respective colours of our various classes.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Moreover, his feelings were hurt by the disproportion of their respective ages.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Hoche, Humbert, and Pichegru, began their respective careers as private soldiers.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • The diplomatic body wore the dresses of their respective Courts.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • Thirteen, eleven, and nine, such were their respective ages.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • Rub some fine sugar on lemon or orange, to give the colour and flavour; then squeeze the juice of either on its respective peel.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • It is essential to moisten and convey more solid food into the stomach, and from thence to the respective parts of the system.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • On the same principle, the fat is the essence of meat, nearly so as the seeds of plants are of their respective species.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Synonyms for respective

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