RESPECTIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RESPECTIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “respective”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “respective” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Respective” are: several, various, separate, personal, own, particular, individual, specific, special, corresponding, relevant, appropriate, different

Respective as an Adjective

Definitions of "Respective" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “respective” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Considered individually.
• Belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things.

Synonyms of "Respective" as an adjective (13 Words)

appropriate	Suitable or proper in the circumstances. A book not appropriate for children.
corresponding	Accompanying. All rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities.
different	Differing from all others; not ordinary. Different parts of the country.
individual	Designed for use by one person. Individual drops of rain.
own	Done or produced by and for the person mentioned. I was an outcast among my own kind.
particular	Used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class. A particular description of the room.
personal	Existing as a self aware entity not as an abstraction or an impersonal force. For your personal use.
relevant	Having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. Her films are relevant for feminists today.
separate	Have the connection undone having become separate. A house with a separate garage.
several	Of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many. Several people were injured in the accident.
special	Used to denote education for children with particular needs especially those with learning difficulties. We want to preserve our town s special character.
specific	Relating to species or a species. Specific dielectric strength.
various	Considered individually. His various achievements are impressive.

Usage Examples of "Respective" as an adjective

• The respective club members.
• They chatted about their respective childhoods.

Associations of "Respective" (30 Words)

assorted	Of various sorts put together; miscellaneous. Assorted sizes.
corresponding	Accompanying. A number of corresponding diagonal points.
diverse	Many and different. Subjects as diverse as architecture language teaching and the physical sciences.
each	Every one considered individually. They received 10 each.
few	A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a’; a small but indefinite number. An invalid s pleasures are few and far between.
harebrained	Very foolish. Harebrained ideas.
individual	A distinctive or original person. The individual needs of the children.
manifold	A lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies. An original and two manifolds.
mere	Used to emphasize that the fact of something being present in a situation is enough to influence that situation. The city is a mere 20 minutes from some stunning countryside.
miscellaneous	(of a collection or group) composed of members or elements of different kinds. A miscellaneous crowd.
miscellany	An anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. A miscellany of houses.
mixed	Involving a mixture of people from different ethnic, religious, or social groups. I had mixed feelings about seeing Laura again.
motley	A garment made of motley especially a court jester s costume. A jester dressed in motley.
multifarious	Having many aspects. A vast multifarious organization.
multiple	A shop with branches in many places, especially one selling a specific type of product. A multiple pile up.
numerous	Consisting of many members. The family was numerous.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. It s simply the only place to be seen these days.
personal	An advertisement or message in the personal column of a newspaper. He rejected the notion of a personal God.
pluralism	The doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements.
several	Distinct and individual. Specialists in their several fields.
single	Hit a single. The kingdom was ruled over by a single family.
some	To some extent quite a lot. He needs feeding up some.
specific	A medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease. Rules with specific application.
sundry	Of various kinds; several. Sundry sciences commonly known as social.
times	A more or less definite period of time now or previously present. Four times three equals twelve.
twofold	So as to double; to twice the number or amount. The twofold demands of the business and motherhood.
unique	A unique person or thing. Original and unique designs.
varied	Broken away from sameness or identity or duplication. His work is interesting and varied.
various	Having great diversity or variety. The various reports all agreed.
versatile	Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. He was versatile enough to play on either wing.