collectively
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Meaning · English
In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.
Adverb
Examples
...the tube of the throat between the larynx and the oral cavity, which is called the pharynx; the oral cavity; and the nasal cavity. These passages are collectively known as the vocal tract.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “collectively” mean?
In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.
Is “collectively” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.