respectively
Use Respectively in a sentence
tɪv 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.
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| —adv | |
| (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 | |
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Respectively
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example sentences
If you think mathematically, the two opposite extremes are running one for reward and the other for power respectively.
The two countries are respectively the third and fourth biggest military spenders in the world.
The spleen and the liver also receive a few twigs from the left and right vessels respectively.
Bacteria which have flagella are either rod or spiral-shaped and are known as bacilli and spirochetes, respectively.
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