Definition of RESPECTIVELY

respectively

Meanings

Adverb

  • in the order given
    • "the brothers were called Felix and Max, respectively"

Adv

  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From respective + -ly.

Synonyms

severally

Scrabble Score: 22

respectively is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
respectively is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
respectively is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

respectively is a valid Words With Friends word