adv
Meaning 1
In a distributive manner
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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distributively
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a distributive manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- marine vertebrates have their weight supported distributively by the water
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adverb
Meaning 3
as individuals or as separate units (not collectively)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- taken distributively, their rights are imperceptible
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English distributive Middle English -ly English -ly English distributively From distributive + -ly.