Distributive

/dɪˈstrɪbjətɪv/

adjective

Related to sharing, or dividing things out in a fair way.

The distributive share of the profits was equally divided among the partners.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'distributive' when talking about dividing things fairly among people.

The charity had a distributive role in the relief efforts.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Distributive' implies that something is given out evenly or justly.

Distributive methods were used to allocate the funds.

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'Distributive' can be a legal term referring to estate division.

The distributive laws ensured each heir received their portion.

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