'Respectively' definitions:

Definition of 'respectively'

From: WordNet
adverb
In the order given; "the brothers were called Felix and Max, respectively" [syn: respectively, severally]

Definition of 'Respectively'

From: GCIDE
  • Respectively \Re*spec"tive*ly\, adv.
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • The impressions from the objects or the senses do mingle respectively every one with its kind. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Relatively; not absolutely. [Obs.] --Sir W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Partially; with respect to private views. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • 4. With respect; regardfully. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]