RESPECT'IVELY, adverb 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. obsolete 4. With respect. obsolete
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