respectively

Definition

In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

Etymology

From respective + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "Serena Williams and Roger Federer won the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 2010 Australian Open."
• "The 49th and 50th states of the United States of America are Alaska and Hawaii, respectively."
• "Visible distance behind and before us, is respectively our image of memory and hope."

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