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How to use distributive in a sentence

10 example sentences · adjective, noun

Distributive means relating to distribution. Example: “In a distributive lattice, the set of complemented elements is a sublattice.”

Examples of distributive by meaning

adjectiveExpressing separation; denoting a taking singly, not collectively.

  • a distributive adjective or pronoun, such as "each", "either", or "every"
  • a distributive numeral, such as Latin "bini" (two by two)

More sentences with distributive

  • In a distributive lattice, the set of complemented elements is a sublattice.From the entry distributive lattice
  • "Singly" is a distributive number, while "single" is a multiplier.From the entry distributive number
  • Such quantifiers are characterized as dispensive(or distributive), and are distinguished from collective reference (e.g.1995, Avi Sion, Judaic Logic, page 13. From the entry collectional
  • We also give characterizations of continuous posheaves and completely distributive posheaves, and show that an algebraic completely distributive posheaf is spatial..2015, Wei He, “Partially Ordered Sheaves on a Locale. I (II)”, in arXiv. From the entry posheaves
  • We also give characterizations of continuous posheaves and completely distributive posheaves, and show that an algebraic completely distributive posheaf is spatial.2015, Wei He, “Partially Ordered Sheaves on a Locale. I (II)”, in arXiv. From the entry posheaf
  • People in individualistic cultures may be more concerned with distributive justice than people in collectivistic cultures because they have such clear-cut notions of individual equity.2001, David Matsumoto, The Handbook of Culture and Psychology, page 395. From the entry individualistic
  • We recover the system of Bonchi et al as a subtheory in the prime power dimensional case, but the more general theory does not arise from a distributive law.2016, Ross Duncan, Kevin Dunne, “Interacting Frobenius Algebras are Hopf”, in arXiv. From the entry subtheory
  • Here it is their geographical proximity rather than their relative financial advantage that makes them specially positioned to help; Samaritanism is distinguishable from distributive justice on this basis.2013, Gabriella Blum, Natalie J. Lockwood, “Earthquakes and Wars: The Logic of International Reparations”, in Larry May, Elizabeth…. From the entry positioned

Meaning of distributive

  1. adjective Relating to distribution.
  2. adjective Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.
  3. adjective A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation.

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Questions about distributive in a sentence

How do you use distributive in a sentence?
Distributive is used as an adjective and noun. For example: “In a distributive lattice, the set of complemented elements is a sublattice.”
What is a short sentence with distributive?
“"Singly" is a distributive number, while "single" is a multiplier.”
What does distributive mean?
Distributive means relating to distribution.

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