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respective (adj.)

mid-15c., "regardful, observing or noting with attention," from Medieval Latin respectivus "having regard for," from Latin respect- past participle stem of respicere (see respect (n.)). Meaning "relating or pertaining severally each to each" is from 1640s.

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Definitions of respective from WordNet

respective (adj.)
considered individually;
the respective club members
Synonyms: several / various
From wordnet.princeton.edu