Definitions for Distributive
dɪˈstrɪb yə tɪvdis·tribu·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. distributiveadjective

   serving to distribute or allot or disperse

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. distributiveadjective

   Relating to distribution.

2. distributiveadjective

   A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Distributiveadjective

   Etymology: from distribute.

   1. That which is employed in assigning to others their portions; as, distributive justice, that which allots to each his sentence or claim.

   If justice will take all, and nothing give,
   Justice methinks is not distributive. John Dryden, Conq. of Gran.

   Observe the distributive justice of the authors, which is constantly applied to the punishment of virtue, and the reward of vice, directly opposite to the rules of their best criticks. Jonathan Swift.

   2. That which assigns the various species of a general term.

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1. distributive

   The term "distributive" commonly refers to a fundamental property in mathematics, specifically in algebra, where it is used to break down expressions involving brackets. It indicates that the operation of multiplication distributes over the operation of addition or subtraction. Generally, the term can also refer to anything that is spread over an area, group, or range of items. It can pertain to policies, resources, or systems that are designed to ensure goods or services are dispersed or shared out among individuals or groups in a society. So, distributive can broadly mean anything that is characterized by, or related to, the act of distribution or dispersing.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Distributiveadjective

   tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing to each his proper share

2. Distributiveadjective

   assigning the species of a general term

3. Distributiveadjective

   expressing separation; denoting a taking singly, not collectively; as, a distributive adjective or pronoun, such as each, either, every; a distributive numeral, as (Latin) bini (two by two)

4. Distributivenoun

   a distributive adjective or pronoun; also, a distributive numeral

5. Etymology: [Cf. F. distributif.]

How to pronounce Distributive?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Distributive in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Distributive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Distributive in a Sentence

1. Friedrich August von Hayek:

   We must face the fact that the preservation of individual freedom is incompatible with a full satisfaction of our views of distributive justice.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Distributive
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Distributive
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Distributive
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Distributive