respectively

[ri-spek-tiv-lee]

adverb

1. (of two or more things) referring or applying to two or more things previously mentioned in a parallel or sequential way.

   Joe and Bob escorted Betty and Alice, respectively.

2. in precisely the order given; sequentially.

respectively

/ rɪˈspɛktɪvlɪ /

adverb

1. (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

Word History and Origins

Origin of respectively¹

First recorded in 1550–60; respective + -ly

Example Sentences

Tesla introduced new “Standard” versions of the Model 3 and Model Y, priced at approximately $37,000 and $40,000 respectively.

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But in the time since, Zeta has continued to execute with 26% and 27% organic revenue growth in the first and second quarters, respectively, he says.

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In suburban and rural areas, the observed increase in violent crime over that same span—4% and 2%, respectively—wasn’t statistically significant.

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On Tuesday, Tesla introduced “Standard” versions of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, which start at approximately $37,000 and $40,000, respectively.

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In the annual preseason poll from the Associated Press, they were ranked No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4, respectively.

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