dis·trib·u·tive (d -strb y -tv)adj. 1. a. Of, relating to, or involving distribution. b. Serving to distribute. 2. Mathematics Of or relating to a rule that the same product results in multiplication when performed on a set of numbers as when performed on members of the set individually. If a × (b + c) = a × b + a × c, then × is distributive over +. 3. Grammar Referring to each individual or entity of a group separately rather than collectively, as every in the sentence Every employee attended the meeting. n. A distributive word or term. dis·trib u·tive·ly adv.dis·trib u·tive·ness n. |
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| Adv. | 1. | distributively - as individuals or as separate units (not collectively); "taken distributively, their rights are imperceptible" |
| 2. | distributively - in a distributive manner; "marine vertebrates have their weight supported distributively by the water" |
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