respective
word
Definition
Belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things already mentioned.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or academic English, usually before nouns: 'their respective roles,' 'in their respective countries.' Emphasizes separation or individual assignment. Not used with singular items. Commonly paired with plural nouns.
Spanish: respectivo - correspondientePortuguese (BR): respectivo - correspondentePortuguese (PT): respetivo - correspondenteChinese (Simplified): 各自的 - 分别的Chinese (Traditional): 各自的 - 分別的Hindi: क्रमशः संबंधित - अपने-अपनेArabic: خاص بكل واحد - الخاص بكل منهمBengali: নিজ-নিজ - সংশ্লিষ্টRussian: соответствующий - свойJapanese: それぞれのVietnamese: tương ứng - riêng (của mỗi người)Korean: 각각의Turkish: kendi - ilgiliUrdu: مخصوصہ - متعلقہ (ہر ایک کے لیے)Indonesian: masing-masing
Example Sentences
Each player returned to their respective homes after the game.
basic
The teachers met in their respective classrooms.
basic
She handed out the awards to the respective winners.
basic
We will meet in our respective cities and connect online.
natural
The documents should be signed by the heads of their respective departments.
natural
Everyone went back to their respective tasks after the meeting ended.
natural