Distribute

dis-trib′ūt, v.t. to divide amongst several: to deal out or allot: to cla ify: to give a logical term its fullest extension.— n. Distrib′uend , that which is to be distributed.— adjs. Distrib′utable , that may be divided; Distrib′utary , distributing.— ns. Distrib′uter , -or ; Distribū′tion , allotment: cla ification: the application of a general term to all the objects denoted by it.— adjs. Distribū′tional ; Distrib′utive , that distributes, separates, or divides: giving to each his own.— n. a word, like each or every , that indicates the several individuals of a number.— adv. Distrib′utively .— Geographical distribution , the department of science that treats of the distribution of animals and plants over certain areas of the globe. [L. distribuĕre — dis , asunder, tribuĕre , tribūtum , to allot.]