distributive
Dividing among many
Distributive describes something that distributes or relates to distribution.
In grammar, distributive words like *each*, *every*, and *either* refer to members of a group individually rather than collectively: Each student received a certificate.
In math, the distributive property allows multiplication across addition: 3 × (4 + 5) = (3 × 4) + (3 × 5).
More broadly, distributive concerns how things are allocated: distributive justice addresses fair distribution of resources in society.
Noun-introducing word class
any · all · both · plural · singular · quantifier · pronoun · adjective
Division into shares
- rationingLimiting distribution during scarcity
- allotmentDesignated share or portion
- proratingDividing by proportion
- parcelingDividing into shares
disbursement · dole · subdivision · tranche · partitioning · segmentation · quota · share
Something owned or inherent
- multiplicationProduct-finding operation
- additionJoining quantities mathematically
- commutativeOrder of terms irrelevant
- associativeConnecting by relationship
law · lattice · operation · algebra · identity · binomial · factorization · polynomial
Wide distribution of information
- scatterDistribute in random directions
- disperseCause to spread apart
- diffuseSpread thinly throughout
- spreadTo distribute widely
propagate · circulate · radiate · broadcast · dispersion · decentralized · networked · spatial
Impartial treatment or ownership value
- justiceFair treatment under law
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- egalitarianismPhilosophy of universal equality
- parityState of being equal
impartiality · even-handed · equal-opportunity · proportionate · balance · non-discrimination · equitable · progressive
determiner
Noun-introducing word class
neither · any · all · both · plural · singular · quantifier · pronoun · adjective · agreement
apportionment
Division into shares
- rationingLimiting distribution during scarcity
- allotmentDesignated share or portion
- proratingDividing by proportion
parceling · disbursement · dole · subdivision · tranche · partitioning · segmentation · quota · share · portion
property
Something owned or inherent
- multiplicationProduct-finding operation
- additionJoining quantities mathematically
- commutativeOrder of terms irrelevant
associative · law · lattice · operation · algebra · identity · binomial · factorization · polynomial · theorem
dissemination
Wide distribution of information
spread · propagate · circulate · radiate · broadcast · dispersion · decentralized · networked · spatial
equity
Impartial treatment or ownership value
- justiceFair treatment under law
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- egalitarianismPhilosophy of universal equality
parity · impartiality · even-handed · equal-opportunity · proportionate · balance · non-discrimination · equitable · progressive · regressive
- algebravariables, equations, equation, polynomials, algebraic equations
- approachesapproach, approaches, method, methods, way
- grammatical casesnominative, accusative, genitive, ablative, dative
- math propertiescommutativity, reflexivity, transitivity, symmetry, closure
- shockanaphylactic shock, hemorrhagic, septic shock, toxic shock, insulin shock
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
distributiveaggregate
Combined sum total
aggregative · collective · agglomerate · agglomerated · clustered
distributivecollective
Jointly organized group
collectivized · collectivised · communal · pooled · shared
- distribution listsPreset email recipient collections
- gas distributionDelivering fuel via pipelines
- video distributionDelivering recorded media
- condom distributionSupplying barrier birth control
- distribution centerFacility for routing goods
- food distributionAllocating provisions to recipients
distribution, distributing, distributions, redistribution, redistributing, redistributive, redistributions