Re‐spec″tive (r?‐sp?k″t?v), a. [Cf. F. respectif, LL. respectivus. See Respect.] 1. Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate.
If you look upon the church of England with a respective eye, you can not... refuse this charge. A�p. Sandys.
2. Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society.
3. Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own; as, they returned to their respective places of abode.
4. Fitted to awaken respect. Shak.
5. Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.
With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands. Chapman.
With thy equals familiar, yet respective. Lord Burleigh.