respectively

[ ri-spek-tiv-lee ]

adverb

1. (of two or more things) referring or applying to two or more things previously mentioned in a parallel or sequential way:

   Joe and Bob escorted Betty and Alice, respectively.

2. in precisely the order given; sequentially.

respectively

/ rɪˈspɛktɪvlɪ /

adverb

1. (in listing a number of items or attributes that refer to another list) separately in the order given

   he gave Janet and John a cake and a chocolate respectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of respectively¹

First recorded in 1550–60; respective + -ly

Example Sentences

Her former husband, an ex-police officer, and her lawyer, were handed prison terms of one year and four months, and two years respectively, for hiding evidence to help her evade prosecution.

From BBC

Some clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Brighton - who are fifth and sixth in the table respectively - only have six matches in the final month of 2024.

From BBC

The TCM is discharged and charged through hydration and dehydration reactions, respectively.

From Science Daily

Partners and founders of Object From Nothing, Meridith Shook and Jacob Schlater met at the University of Cincinnati while studying architectural engineering and product design, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

Watson and Williams, respectively aggressive and deceptively passive, attack their roles with commitment.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• categorically
• clearly
• correctly
• definitely
• especially
• exactly
• explicitly
• individually
• pointedly
• precisely
• specially