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re⋅spec⋅tive⋅ly

[ri-spek-tiv-lee]
–adverb
1. in precisely the order given; sequentially.
2. (of two or more things, with reference to two or more things previously mentioned) referring or applying to in a parallel or sequential way: Joe and Bob escorted Betty and Alice, respectively.

Origin:
1550–60; respective + -ly
re·spec·tive·ly   (rĭ-spěk'tĭv-lē)   
adv.  Singly in the order designated or mentioned: I'm referring to each of you respectively.

Respectively

Re*spec"tive*ly\, adv. 1. As relating to each; particularly; as each belongs to each; as each refers to each in order; as, let each man respectively perform his duty.

The impressions from the objects or the senses do mingle respectively every one with its kind. --Bacon.

2. Relatively; not absolutely. [Obs.] --Sir W. Raleigh.

3. Partially; with respect to private views. [Obs.]

4. With respect; regardfully. [Obs.] --Shak.
Language Translation for : respectively
Spanish: respectivamente,
German: in dieser Reihenfolge,
Japanese: おのおの
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