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RESPECTIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Respective.

How to pronounce respective:

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Respective - as an adjective satellite

Considered individually

Example: "The respective club members"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
severalvarious

Respective - as an adjective

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

Example: "They returned to their respective places of abode."

Noticing with attention; careful; wary.

Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

Example: "The respective connections of society"

Fitted to awaken respect.

Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.

Example Sentences

"Each student must locate their respective classroom."
"The athletes met at their respective starting lines."
"The employees gathered in their respective departments for the meeting."
"The siblings each took their respective seats at the dinner table."
"The members of the committee presented their respective proposals."
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Word Game Points

Is RESPECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, respective is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESPECTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is RESPECTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, respective is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESPECTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is RESPECTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, respective is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESPECTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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