respectively
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/
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Meaning · English
In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một cách tương đối, thường dùng khi so sánh danh sách
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Adverb
Examples
Serena Williams and Roger Federer won the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 2010 Australian Open.
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 “respectively” mean?
In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.
Is “respectively” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.