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respective
belonging or relating separately to each person or thing already mentioned
Synonyms
- individual
- separate
- particular
Antonyms
- shared
- common
respective in a sentence
After the tour, the students returned to their respective classrooms for lunch.
Once the meeting ended, the managers walked back to their respective offices to start the new plans.
Where it comes from
From Latin respectivus 'relating to, regarding'
Memory hook
Each person here gets their own, kept separate and RESPECTIVE.
Read it in context
- The Hearing Room Narrative
Practice respective in the app