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distributive

intermediateB2

/dɪsˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/ · dis-tri-bu-tive

relating to distribution; serving to distribute.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

relating to distribution; serving to distribute.

تقسیم سے متعلق؛ تقسیم کرنے کے لیے خدمت کرنا۔

تقسیمی

taqseemi

Formal: تقسیمی

Synonyms

allocativedispersiveapportioningتقسیم کرنے والامنقسمپھیلاؤ

Antonyms

concentratedaggregativecentralizedمرکزیاجتماعیجمعی

Common Collocations

  • distributive property
  • distributive justice
  • distributive analysis

Example Sentences

The distributive property of multiplication states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

ضرب کا تقسیم کرنے والا اصول یہ بتاتا ہے کہ a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Zarb ka taqseem karne wala usoole yeh batata hai ke a(b + c) = ab + ac.

In economics, distributive justice refers to the fair allocation of resources.

معاشیات میں، تقسیم انصاف وسائل کی منصفانہ تقسیم کی طرف اشارہ کرتا ہے.

Ma'ashiyat mein, taqseem insaaf wasail ki munsifana taqseem ki taraf ishara karta hai.

The distributive nature of the program allows resources to be shared equally among participants.

پروگرام کی تقسیم کرنے والی نوعیت وسائل کو شرکاء کے درمیان برابری سے شیئر کرنے کی اجازت دیتی ہے.

Program ki taqseem karne wali noiyat wasail ko shareekaa ke darmiyan barabari se share karne ki ijaazat deti hai.

Easily Confused With

distributed:Distributed refers to the act of giving out or spreading something, while distributive relates to the ability to distribute or allocate.

Word Family

distribute
verbتقسیم کرنا
distribution
nounتقسیم
distributive justice
nounتقسیمی انصاف

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'distribute' as 'dividing' something into parts.

Imagine a person sharing candies among children.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "distributivus" — to distribute

First known use: 15th century

The term 'distributive' derives from the Latin 'distributivus', which literally means 'given out'. Over time, it has evolved to be used in various contexts, especially in mathematics and grammar.