Relative; having relation to something else; not absolute; as the respective connections of society.

Particular; relating to a particular person or thing. Let each man retire to his respective place of abode. The officers were found in their respective quarters; they appeared at the head of their respective regiments. Let each give according to his respective proportion.

Worthy of respect.

Careful; circumspect; cautious; attentive to consequences; as respective and wary men.