respectively
UK: rɪˈspektɪvli | US: rɪˈspektɪvli
adv. in the order previously mentioned; each in turn
The word "respectively" originates from the Latin respectivus, meaning "relating to" or "having regard to." It combines "respect" (from Latin respectus, "regard" or "consideration") with the adjectival suffix "-ive" and the adverbial "-ly." The term evolved in Middle English to denote sequential correspondence, reflecting its logical progression from "regard" to "ordered regard."
The winners were John, Mary, and Tom, who received gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively.
The temperatures in January, February, and March were 5°C, 8°C, and 12°C, respectively.
The books cost $10, $15, and $20, respectively.
The teams finished first, second, and third, respectively.
She assigned tasks to Alex, Sam, and Lee, respectively.