Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distributive
Adjective
/dɪsˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/
Definition
Relating to the action of distributing or the distribution of something.
Examples
- The distributive property in mathematics allows us to multiply a number by a sum by multiplying each addend individually.
- In a distributive system, resources are allocated among many participants fairly.
Meaning
In grammar, it refers to a word or expression that indicates an action or characteristic that is spread over a group of people or things.
Synonyms
- dispersive
- divided
- allocative
