RESPECTIVELY

adv.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
adv.

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.
adv.

Relatively; not absolutely. [Obs.] Sir W. Raleigh.

3.
adv.

Partially; with respect to private views. [Obs.]

4.
adv.

With respect; regardfully. [Obs.] Shak.

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