An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things that have been mentioned.

Etymology (EN): From M.E. respective “observing or noting with attention,” from M.L. respectivus “having regard for,” from L. respect-, → respect, + → -ive.

Etymology (PE): Sepâkvâr, from sepâk, → respect, + -vâr suffix of nuances and, as a variant of -bâr, meaning “turn (n.), a time.”