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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The lead actor in a comedy series category meanwhile features two newcomers who are also the first within their respective ensemble casts to receive acting nods.
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Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
That extends to the posse of supporting players in Kate/Javi and Tyler’s respective camps, which try to match the zany daredevil antics associated with the earlier film but generally fall short.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 17 July 2024
Olszewski and Republican Klacik won their respective primaries on May 14.
—Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
But the new reports filed with the Federal Election Commission on Monday night do not offer an up-to-date snapshot of the respective financial strengths of the two presidential campaigns.
—Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
That extends to the posse of supporting players in Kate/Javi and Tyler’s respective camps, which try to match the zany daredevil antics associated with the earlier film but generally fall short.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 17 July 2024
Olszewski and Republican Klacik won their respective primaries on May 14.
—Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
But the new reports filed with the Federal Election Commission on Monday night do not offer an up-to-date snapshot of the respective financial strengths of the two presidential campaigns.
—Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respective. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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