distributive
noun
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(grammar) distributive case
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(grammar) A distributive adjective or pronoun.
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A distributive numeral.
adjective
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Relating to distribution.
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Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.
“distributive justice”
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A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation.
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Assigning the species of a general term.
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(grammar) Expressing separation; denoting a taking singly, not collectively.
“a distributive adjective or pronoun, such as "each", "either", or "every"”
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