distributive
/dɪsˈtɹɪbjʊtɪv/ adjective C2- Relating to distribution.
- Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.
- A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation. · If function f is distributive with respect to function g, then f(a,g(b,c))=g(f(a,b),f(a,c)).· If the operation ⋆ is distributive with respect to the operation ∘, then a⋆(b∘c)=(a⋆b)∘(a⋆c).
- Assigning the species of a general term.
- Expressing separation; denoting a taking singly, not collectively. · a distributive adjective or pronoun, such as "each", "either", or "every"· a distributive numeral, such as Latin "bini" (two by two)
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