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Uncommondistributive
The correct spelling is distributive.
How to pronounce distributive
noun
Say it like: Dis-tri-but-ive
The correct spelling is distributive. (grammar) distributive case For example: "distributive justice"
Usage Examples
“distributive justice”
“a distributive adjective or pronoun, such as "each", "either", or "every"”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) distributive case
- 2.(grammar) A distributive adjective or pronoun.
- 3.A distributive numeral.
adjective
- 1.Relating to distribution.
- 2.Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.
- 3.A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation.
- 4.Assigning the species of a general term.
- 5.(grammar) Expressing separation; denoting a taking singly, not collectively.
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