The difference between Respectful and Respective
When used as adjectives, respectful means marked or characterized by respect, whereas respective means relating to particular persons or things, each to each.
check bellow for the other definitions of Respectful and Respective
-
Respectful as an adjective:
Marked or characterized by respect
Examples:
"It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess."
"They used highly respectful language when conversing with the elders."
-
Respective as an adjective:
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.
Examples:
"They returned to their respective places of abode."
-
Respective as an adjective (obsolete):
Noticing with attention; careful; wary.
-
Respective as an adjective (obsolete):
Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.
Examples:
"the respective connections of society"
-
Respective as an adjective (obsolete):
Fitted to awaken respect.
-
Respective as an adjective (obsolete):
Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.