Adjective

(en adjective)

Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.

That can be perceived individually and not as connected to, or part of something else.

(electrical engineering) Having separate electronic components, such as individual resistors and inductors — the opposite of integrated circuitry.

(audio engineering) Having separate and independent channels of audio, as opposed to multiplexed stereo or quadraphonic, or other multi-channel sound.

(topology) Having each singleton subset open: said of a topological space or a topology.

disjunctive; containing a disjunctive or discretive clause

"I resign my life, but not my honour" is a discrete proposition.

Adjective

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Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

They returned to their respective places of abode.

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(obsolete) Noticing with attention; careful; wary.

* Archbishop Sandys

If you look upon the church of England with a respective eye, you can not refuse this charge.

(obsolete) Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

the respective connections of society

(obsolete) Fitted to awaken respect.

* 1599 , , IV. iv. 192:

What should it be that he respects in her / But I can make respective in myself,

(obsolete) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.

* Chapman

With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands.

* Lord Burleigh

With thy equals familiar, yet respective .