Both Uses
respective
in
The Fountainhead
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- A red spot of light and a purple one rested respectively upon two genuine gargoyles squatting at the corners of a fireplace that had never been used.†
Chpt 1.1 *respectively = separately in the specified order
- If he had ever entertained any doubts on their respective gifts, hadn't this day settled it all?†
Chpt 1.2respective = relating separately to the people or things just mentioned
Definitions:
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(1)
(respective) relating separately to the people or things just mentioned
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)