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respectively

The correct spelling is respectively.

How to pronounce respectively

adverb

IPA: /ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/

Say it like: Res-pec-tiv-elee

The correct spelling is respectively. In a relative manner; often used when comparing lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given. For example: "Serena Williams and Roger Federer won the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 2010 Australian Open."

Usage Examples

Serena Williams and Roger Federer won the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 2010 Australian Open.

Definition

adverb

  1. 1.In a relative manner; often used when comparing lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

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