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