RESPECTIVELY
adverb
Definitions
- 1. As relating to each; particularly; as each belongs to each; as each refers to each in order; as, let each man respectively perform his duty. The impressions from the objects or the senses do mingle respectively every one with its kind. Bacon.
- 2. Relatively; not absolutely. [Obs.] Sir W. Raleigh.
- 3. Partially; with respect to private views. [Obs.]
- 4. With respect; regardfully. [Obs.] Shak.
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025