rispettivo
respective
adjective rees-peht-TEE-voh Less Common
Origin: from Latin respectus
Usage Note
Rispettivo is almost always used in the plural, rispettivi/rispettive, to assign things to each member of a group. Don't confuse it with rispettoso ('respectful'), which is a genuine false-friend trap.
Examples
"Tornarono alle rispettive case."
Natural Translation
They returned to their respective homes.
Literal Translation
They-returned to-the respective houses.
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