distributive

1. (mathematics) A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation.Examples: "If function f is distributive with respect to function g, then f(a,g(b,c))=g(f(a,b),f(a,c))."; "If the operation ⋆ is distributive with respect to the operation ∘, then a⋆(b∘c)=(a⋆b)∘(a⋆c)."

2. (logic) Assigning the species of a general term.

3. (grammar) Expressing separation; denoting a taking singly, not collectively.Examples: "a distributive adjective or pronoun, such as "each", "either", or "every""; "a distributive numeral, such as Latin "bini" (two by two)"