respective
How many syllables in respective?
There are 3 syllables in the word respective.Divide respective into syllables:
re · spec · tive
How to pronounce respective:
Synonyms for respective:
different
individual
separate
several
single
various
Antonyms for respective:
average
basic
broad
classic
common
commonplace
conventional
customary
everyday
familiar
general
generic
household
identical
indefinite
mainstream
non-specific
nonexclusive
nonspecific
normal
ordinary
plain
popular
prevailing
prevalent
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