RESPECTIVELY

respectively, severally

(adverb) in the order given; “the brothers were called Felix and Max, respectively”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

respectively (comparative more respectively, superlative most respectively)

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

Source: Wiktionary

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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.

RESPECTIVE

Re*spec"tive (r*spk"tv), a. Etym: [Cf. F. respectif, LL. respectivus. See Respect.]

1. Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate. [Obs.] If you look upon the church of England with a respective eye, you can not . . . refuse this charge. A

2. Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society.

3. Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own; as, they returned to their respective places of abode.

4. Fitted to awaken respect. [Obs.] Shak.

5. Rendering respect; respectful; regardful. [Obs.] With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands. Chapman. With thy equals familiar, yet respective. Lord Burleigh.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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