Inglés

respective

gb/ɹɪspˈɛktɪv/ us/ɹɪspˈɛktɪv/
B2 Inglés
~ 2800
Acepciones
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adjective formal B2 relation
1

belonging to each person/thing

Relating to each person or thing that was talked about before.

Patrón de uso: [someone's/something's] respective [noun]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'respective' with 'respectful'. 'Respective' means 'separate for each person/thing', while 'respectful' means 'showing respect'.
Sinónimos
individual (Focuses on being separate from others, less formal.) | separate (Emphasizes not being shared, but less formal and broad in use.)
Antónimos
joint (Means shared between people or things, opposite of separate ownership or relation.) | common (Describes something shared by all, opposite of individually assigned.)
Colocaciones
respective roles |respective responsibilities |respective positions |respective countries |respective fields
Temas
language |formal |organization |core_vocabulary |communication
Ejemplos
  • The students returned to their respective classrooms after the assembly.
  • The company will send the documents to the respective departments for review.
  • After the meeting, the leaders went back to their respective countries.
  • The players shook hands and walked to their respective benches.
  • Guests were guided to their respective tables at the banquet.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • We went back to our respective homes.
  • The teachers spoke to their respective classes.
  • They returned to their respective seats.
  • He called the managers of the respective teams.
  • The bags were placed in their respective rooms.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
respective
AFI
GB/ɹɪspˈɛktɪv/
US/ɹɪspˈɛktɪv/
Sílabas y acento
re - spect - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: respective
Familia de palabras
Core family
respectively adverb B2 respect noun B1
Related words
respectful adjective B1 respectfully adverb B2 respectable adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
irrespective adjective C1 disrespect noun disrespectful adjective B2
Advanced or less common
respectability noun B2
Expresiones

in their respective places

1
/ˈɪn ðˈɛɹ ɹɪspˈɛktɪv plˈeɪsɪz/
fixed phrase formal

each in its own place

Each person or thing is in its own correct place.

Ejemplos
  • Please ensure all items are in their respective places before leaving.
  • After the experiment, return the tools to their respective places.

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