Respective vs. Respected

Respective vs. Respected — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Respective and Respected

Respectiveadjective

Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

They returned to their respective places of abode.

Respectedadjective

Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.

He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.

Respectiveadjective

(obsolete) Noticing with attention; careful; wary.

Respectedverb

simple past tense and past participle of respect

Respectiveadjective

(obsolete) Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

the respective connections of society

Respectedadjective

receiving deferential regard;

a respected family
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Respectiveadjective

(obsolete) Fitted to awaken respect.

Respectedadjective

having or worthy of pride;

redoubtable scholar of the Renaissanceborn of a redoubtable family

Respectiveadjective

(obsolete) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.

Respectiveadjective

considered individually;

the respective club membersspecialists in their several fieldsthe various reports all agreed