respectively Definition
separately or individually and in the order already mentioned (used when enumerating two or more items or facts that refer back to a previous statement).
Using respectively: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "respectively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
John and Jane are 25 and 30 years old, respectively.
Example
The twins were born on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
Example
The first and second prizes went to Mary and Tom, respectively.
respectively Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for respectively
- separately
- individually
- in order
- in sequence
Summary: respectively in Brief
The adverb 'respectively' [rɪˈspɛktɪvli] is used to indicate that two or more items or facts have been listed in a specific order and that the following information pertains to each item in that order. For example, 'John and Jane are 25 and 30 years old, respectively,' means that John is 25 and Jane is 30.
