respectively

adverb

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.

Roots

speciospect- · Latin · look, see

Synonyms for respectively

severallyadv separatelyadv apieceadv eachadj individuallyadv jointlyadv singlyadv distributivelyadv

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Where does respectively come from?

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