1. (a.) Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate.

2. (a.) Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society.

3. (a.) Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own; as, they returned to their respective places of abode.

4. (a.) Fitted to awaken respect.

5. (a.) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.