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DISTRIBUTIVELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a distributive manner

Example:

marine vertebrates have their weight supported distributively by the water

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

distributed (spread out or scattered about or divided up)

Sense 2

Meaning:

As individuals or as separate units (not collectively)

Example:

taken distributively, their rights are imperceptible

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

distributive (serving to distribute or allot or disperse)

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