Definition

In a way that distributes or spreads out something across different parts or groups.

Example

The resources were allocated distributively to ensure fairness among all teams.

Conversation

I was reading about math properties, and I found out that they can be applied distributively as well.

Oh, really? I never thought about it that way.

Yeah, it makes solving problems a lot easier when you apply them distributively.

That’s a great tip! I’ll definitely keep that in mind next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Distributively → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "tribuere" (meaning to assign or distribute) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "distributively" means in a manner that assigns or distributes apart or separately.

Memory Tip

Think of distributing things 'apart' ('dis-') to different places or people, which helps you remember that 'distributively' means doing so in a manner that separates or assigns.

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