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Distributive: meaning, definitions and examples

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distributive

 

[ dษชsหˆtrษชb.jสŠ.tษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics property

The distributive property refers to the ability to distribute a multiplication operation across an addition or subtraction operation. This means that for any numbers a, b, and c, the equation a ร— (b + c) = (a ร— b) + (a ร— c) holds true. This property is fundamental in algebra and is used extensively to simplify expressions and solve equations. Understanding the distributive property is crucial for progressing in mathematics, particularly in algebraic manipulations.

Synonyms

allocated, divisible, shared

Examples of usage

  • 5 ร— (2 + 3) = (5 ร— 2) + (5 ร— 3)
  • Distributive property helps in simplifying expressions.
  • Use the distributive property in binomial expansion.
Context #2 | Adjective

general usage

The term 'distributive' can apply more generally to anything that involves distribution or allocation. In various contexts, it can refer to how resources, duties, or responsibilities are allocated among a group or system. This can include socio-economic distributions, the distribution of qualifications in a workforce, or even the distributed nature of networking systems in technology. Understanding distributive systems is important in fields such as economics, sociology, and computer science.

Synonyms

allocative, apportioning, proportional

Examples of usage

  • The distributive nature of wealth is crucial in economics.
  • They discussed the distributive aspects of the project.
  • Distributive justice concerns fair allocation.

Translations

Translations of the word "distributive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น distributivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคคเคฐเคฃเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช distributiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ distributif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dystrybutywny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ๅˆ†ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท distributif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ distributivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daฤŸฤฑtฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋ฐฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฒูŠุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ distributivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ distribuฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†้…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ distributiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dreifandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐั‚ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ distributiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ distributivo

Etymology

The word 'distributive' originates from the Latin word 'distributivus', which means 'contributing to a distribution'. This Latin term itself comes from 'distribuere', meaning 'to divide up or distribute', a combination of 'dis-' (apart) and 'tribuere' (to bestow or assign). The concept has been prevalent since the early development of mathematics, dating back to ancient civilizations that required the distribution of resources among their members. As mathematics evolved through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, the term became more defined within the realm of algebra, especially with the formalization of algebraic properties. Over the years, 'distributive' has maintained its relevance across various disciplines, demonstrating not only the allocation of numerical values but also concepts in sociology, economics, and computer science regarding how resources or information are spread among entities.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,810, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.