distributive

noun

  1. 1

    (grammar) distributive case

  2. 2

    (grammar) A distributive adjective or pronoun.

  3. 3

    A distributive numeral.

adjective

  1. 1

    Relating to distribution.

  2. 2

    Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.

    distributive justice
  3. 3

    A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation.

  4. 4

    Assigning the species of a general term.

  5. 5

    (grammar) Expressing separation; denoting a taking singly, not collectively.

    a distributive adjective or pronoun, such as "each", "either", or "every"

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