adverb

respectively

respectively, in that order

Tom and Jane are 10 and 12, respectively.

Tom and Jane are 10 and 12, respectively.

The first and second prizes went to Maria and John, respectively.

The first and second prizes went to Maria and John, respectively.

..., respectively. in the order previously named Tom and Jane are 10 and 12, respectively.

Synonyms: in that order, separately

From the adjective 'respective' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.

Use 'respectively' at the end of a sentence to link two lists of items in the order they were mentioned. It 'respects' the order.

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