respective
adjective
re·spec·tive
ri-ˈspek-tiv 
1
: particular, separate
their respective homes
2
obsolete
: partial, discriminative
respectiveness
noun
Examples of respective in a Sentence
it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways
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Testers wore their respective pairs for at least two hours each day (not including the break-in period, which was considered a separate part of the test).
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Both bills have been voted out of their respective chambers and are moving into conference committee, where another round of changes can be made before a final vote — which must occur before May 3, the end of the state’s legislative session.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
Sinnott could be a long-term keeper with Tremble, Ian Thomas and Stephen Sullivan all in the final years of their respective contracts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
The property’s two restaurants extend over two respective terraces, in which bistro-style cuisine is served at La Table du Ventoux, while refined gourmet offerings can be enjoyed at the slightly more elegant La Madeleine.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
Savannah Chrisley is shedding light on her parents Todd and Julie Chrisley’s reaction to hearing their appeal hearing from their respective prisons.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
That’s not because their Change services have been restored, but because their respective billing firms switched clearinghouses.
—Erika Fry, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are the only major candidates running and clinched their parties' respective nominations earlier this year.
—Abc News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2024
Testers wore their respective pairs for at least two hours each day (not including the break-in period, which was considered a separate part of the test).
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Both bills have been voted out of their respective chambers and are moving into conference committee, where another round of changes can be made before a final vote — which must occur before May 3, the end of the state’s legislative session.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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respective
adjective
re·spec·tive
ri-ˈspek-tiv
: not the same or shared : separate
they hurried to their respective homes
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