Meaning & use
distributive
Relating to distribution or division among a number of people or things, especially in grammar or mathematics.
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In grammar, words like each and every are called distributive pronouns because they refer to individual members of a group.
The distributive property lets you multiply a sum by breaking it into separate parts.
A note on using this word
Distributive carries distinct technical senses across grammar, mathematics, and economics, so its meaning depends heavily on context.
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