noun a distributive number or expression
adjective relating to or serving to distribute or divide among a group or individuals
In logic, distributive refers to a property of logical operators or quantifiers that allows them to distribute over a conjunction or disjunction of propositions.
In mathematics, distributive refers to a property of operations where one operation distributes over another, such as multiplication over addition or vice versa.
In economics, distributive refers to the allocation or distribution of resources, wealth, or income among individuals or groups.
In physics, distributive refers to the spreading or scattering of something, such as light or energy, in different directions.
In grammar, distributive refers to words or phrases that indicate individual elements within a group, such as 'each' or 'every'.
In a literary context, 'distributive' may refer to the distribution of books to various retailers or the allocation of royalties to multiple parties.
In psychology, 'distributive' might be used to describe the allocation of resources or services to different individuals or groups based on their needs.