adj
distributive
Distributive (adj) means Connected with distribution, the way something is shared out.
adj
1
Connected with distribution, the way something is shared out.
2
Sharing something out so that each person or part gets a fair portion.
3
(maths) Describing an operation that can be applied separately to each part of another operation and still give the same result.
4
(grammar) Referring to each individual member of a group separately rather than the group as a whole.
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Etymology
This word comes from Middle French distributif, from Latin distribūtīvus.
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What is the meaning of distributive?
"distributive" (adj) means connected with distribution, the way something is shared out.
What is the opposite of distributive?
The opposite of "distributive" is collective.
What are the different meanings of distributive?
"distributive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Connected with distribution, the way something is shared out; 2. Sharing something out so that each person or part gets a fair portion; 3. (maths) Describing an operation that can be applied separately to each part of another operation and still give the same result.
