The difference between Relevant and Respective
When used as adjectives, relevant means directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic, whereas respective means relating to particular persons or things, each to each.
check bellow for the other definitions of Relevant and Respective
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Relevant as an adjective:
Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
Examples:
"His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition."
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Relevant as an adjective:
Not out of date; current.
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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.