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Webster 1913 Edition
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 dutyThe impressions from the objects or the senses do mingle
respectively
every one with its kind. Bacon.
2.
Relatively; not absolutely.
[Obs.]
Sir W. Raleigh.
3.
Partially; with respect to private views.
[Obs.]
4.
With respect; regardfully.
[Obs.]
Shak.
Webster 1828 Edition
Respectively
RESPECT'IVELY
, adv.1.
As relating to each; particularly; as each belongs to each. Let each man respectively perform his duty.The impressions from the objects of the senses do mingle respectively every one with its kind.
2.
Relatively; not absolutely.3.
Partially; with respect to private views. Obs.4.
With respect. Obs.