Respective (a.) Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate.

Respective (a.) Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society.

Respective (a.) Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own; as, they returned to their respective places of abode.

Respective (a.) Fitted to awaken respect.

Respective (a.) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.