Respectively

Definition

Respectively is an adverb used to refer to things or persons in the same order as previously mentioned.

Parts of Speech

• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktɪvli/
• Respelling: ri-SPEK-tiv-lee (with "ri" as in "rid," "SPEK" as in "spectacle," "tiv" as in "active," and "lee" as in "see")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktɪvli/
• Respelling: ri-SPEK-tiv-lee (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," "SPEK" as in "spectacle," "tiv" as in "active," and "lee" as in "see")

In both dialects, "respectively" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "SPEK." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, providing a clear and straightforward pronunciation.

Etymology

The term "respectively" originates from the Latin word respectivus, which is derived from respectus, the past participle stem of respicere meaning "to look back at, regard." The suffix "-ly" is added to convert the adjective "respective" into the adverb "respectively."

Derivatives

• Respect
• Respectful
• Respecter
• Respectable
• Respectability

Synonyms

• Severally
• Individually
• In order

Antonyms

• Collectively
• Jointly
• Together

Usage

The adverb "respectively" is used to indicate that the items mentioned previously are to be associated in the order they were listed.

Related Terms

• Respect
• Respectable
• Respectful

Detailed Definition

Adverb

• Sequentially: Refers to the corresponding order of things as they were initially listed.‍
• Example: Alice and Bob scored 90% and 85% on their exams, respectively.

• Individually: Refers to each one of a list of items or individuals in the order that they were listed.‍
• Example: The first, second, and third place winners were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively.