Definition of respective

• a. - Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate.
• a. - Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society.
• a. - Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own; as, they returned to their respective places of abode.
• a. - Fitted to awaken respect.
• a. - Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.