The difference between Corresponding and Respective
When used as adjectives, corresponding means that have a similar relationship, whereas respective means relating to particular persons or things, each to each.
Corresponding is also noun with the meaning: a correspondence.
check bellow for the other definitions of Corresponding and Respective
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Corresponding as a verb:
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Corresponding as a noun:
A correspondence; the situation where things correspond or match.
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Corresponding as an adjective:
that have a similar relationship
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Respective as an adjective:
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.
Examples:
"They returned to their respective places of abode."
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Respective as an adjective (obsolete):
Noticing with attention; careful; wary.
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Respective as an adjective (obsolete):
Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.
Examples:
"the respective connections of society"
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Respective as an adjective (obsolete):
Fitted to awaken respect.
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Respective as an adjective (obsolete):
Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.