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Definition of distributive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
dividingtending to divide and assign portions
- The distributive nature of the task ensured fairness.
2.
mathematicsTECH. property of functions applied to componentsTECH.
- Multiplication is a distributive operation over addition.
3.
linguisticsTECH. expressing separation individuallyTECH.
- Each and every are distributive adjectives.
Noun
1.
mathematicsTECH. numeral showing distribution in mathTECH.
- The number 'each' is a distributive numeral.
2.
linguisticsTECH. word showing individual members of a groupTECH.
- Each is a distributive used in the sentence.
Expressions with distributive
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rule for multiplying a number by a sum
In math class, we learned the distributive law.
negotiation over fixed resources between parties
The salary discussion was a classic case of distributive bargaining.
ethical idea about fair sharing of wealth, duties, and chances in society
The philosopher wrote her thesis on theories of distributive justice.
sector of business that moves goods from makers to final buyers
Employment in the distributive trade has grown with the rise of supermarkets.
Origin of distributive
Latin, distributivus (dividing)
Terms with distributive included in their meaning
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Examples of distributive in a sentence
Her distributive skills made her a great manager. The distributive law is crucial in algebra. Understanding the distributive property helps in solving equations. Neither and either are also distributive terms. The distributive nature of the phrase was evident. 'Per' is used as a distributive in this equation.
The term 'apiece' functions as a distributive numeral. Either is a distributive in the phrase 'either option'. Neither acts as a distributive in 'neither choice'.
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- French:distributif, numéral distributif, ...
- German:verteilend, distributives Zahlwort, ...
- Italian:distributivo, ...
- Spanish:distributivo, numeral distributivo, ...
- Portuguese:distributivo, distributiva, ...
- Chinese:分配的, 分配数词, ...
- Japanese:分配的な, 分配数詞, ...
- Arabic:تَوْزِيعِيّ, عَدَدٌ تَوْزِيعِيٌّ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲלוּקָתִי, מִסְפָּר מְחַלֵּק, ...
- Russian:распределительный, распределительное числительное, ...
- Ukrainian:розподільчий, розподільний числівник, ...
- Hindi:वितरणात्मक, वितरणात्मक अंक, ...
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