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respective

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re⋅spec⋅tive

  [ri-spek-tiv]
Use respective in a Sentence
–adjective
pertaining individually or severally to each of a number of persons, things, etc.; particular: I will now discuss the respective merits of the candidates.
Origin:
1515–25; < ML respectīvus, equiv. to L respect(us) (see respect ) + -īvus -ive

Related forms:
re⋅spec⋅tive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
separate, individual, corresponding.

Antonyms:
irrespective.
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re·spec·tive   (rĭ-spěk'tĭv)   
adj.  Relating to two or more persons or things regarded individually; particular: successful in their respective fields.
re·spec'tive·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

respective 
1525, "regardful, attentive," from M.L. respectivus "having regard for," from L. respectus (see respect). Respectively "relatively to each singly" is from 1626.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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