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Respective vs Reciprocal - What's the difference?

respective | reciprocal |


As adjectives the difference between respective and reciprocal

is that respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own while reciprocal is of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way.

As a noun reciprocal is

of a number, the number obtained by dividing 1 by the given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.

Respective vs Concern - What's the difference?

respective | concern |


As an adjective respective

is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

As a noun concern is

that which affects one's welfare or happiness.

As a verb concern is

to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

Respective vs Respective - What's the difference?

respective | respective |


In obsolete terms the difference between respective and respective

is that respective is rendering respect; respectful; regardful while respective is rendering respect; respectful; regardful.

As adjectives the difference between respective and respective

is that respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own while respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

Respective vs Circumstantial - What's the difference?

respective | circumstantial | Related terms |

Respective is a related term of circumstantial.


As adjectives the difference between respective and circumstantial

is that respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own while circumstantial is pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.

As a noun circumstantial is

(chiefly|in the plural) something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

Proper vs Respective - What's the difference?

proper | respective | Synonyms |

Proper is a synonym of respective.


As adjectives the difference between proper and respective

is that proper is (lb) suitable while respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

As an adverb proper

is (scotland) properly; thoroughly; completely.

Respective vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

respective | peculiar | Related terms |

Respective is a related term of peculiar.


As adjectives the difference between respective and peculiar

is that respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As a noun peculiar is

that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Respective vs Exact - What's the difference?

respective | exact | Related terms |

Respective is a related term of exact.


As adjectives the difference between respective and exact

is that respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own while exact is precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.

As a verb exact is

to demand and enforce the payment or performance of.

Respective vs Inspective - What's the difference?

respective | inspective |


As adjectives the difference between respective and inspective

is that respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own while inspective is engaged in inspection; involving inspection.

Assigned vs Respective - What's the difference?

assigned | respective | Related terms |

Assigned is a related term of respective.


As a verb assigned

is (assign).

As an adjective respective is

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

Curious vs Respective - What's the difference?

curious | respective |


As adjectives the difference between curious and respective

is that curious is (lb) fastidious, particular; demanding a high standard of excellence, difficult to satisfy while respective is relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

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