respective

Definition

Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin respectivus, from Latin respectus. By surface analysis, respect + -ive.

Example Sentences

• "They returned to their respective places of abode."
• "Adam and Novikovas swapped long-range efforts, neither of which troubled the respective keepers."
• "Hitachi and CAF have begun a staged return to work at their respective Newton Aycliffe and Newport factories, having reduced output following the COVID-19 outbreak."