respectively — In the order given; used to indicate that items in one list correspond to items in another list in the same sequence.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In the order given; used to indicate that items in one list correspond to items in another list in the same sequence.
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈspektɪvli/
Example Sentences
- The pizza and hamburger cost $15 and $8 respectively, which means I'm broke respectively too.
- Tom and Jerry scored 95 and 87 respectively on their English test.
- My left and right shoes are clean and dirty respectively - I only stepped in one puddle.
respectively
ADVERB[/rɪˈspektɪvli/]
In the order given; used to indicate that items in one list correspond to items in another list in the same sequence.
In the order given; used to indicate that items in one list correspond to items in another list in the same sequence.
Items placed respectively, visitors move collectively, guards watch selectively!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'respectus' meaning 'to look back' or 'regard,' combined with the adverb suffix '-ly.' The word evolved to mean 'in the order given' as it refers to looking back at each item mentioned separately.
Breakdown
respect- (to look back at/regard) + -ive (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The pizza and hamburger cost $15 and $8 respectively, which means I'm broke respectively too.”
“Tom and Jerry scored 95 and 87 respectively on their English test.”
“My left and right shoes are clean and dirty respectively - I only stepped in one puddle.”
“The CEO and manager will handle marketing and finance respectively.”
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