Accordingly vs. Respectively — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Accordingly and Respectively
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Accordingly
In accordance; correspondingly.
Respectively
Separately or individually and in the order already mentioned (used when enumerating two or more items or facts that refer back to a previous statement)
They received sentences of one year and eight months respectively
Accordingly
So; consequently.
Respectively
Singly in the order designated or mentioned
The bookcase and the table are 5 feet and 3 feet high, respectively.
Accordingly
(manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably
He was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card.
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Respectively
In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.
Serena Williams and Roger Federer won the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 2010 Australian Open.
Accordingly
(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.
Our preparations were all finished. Accordingly, we set sail.
Respectively
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.
Accordingly
Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable.
Behold, and so proceed accordingly.
Respectively
Relatively; not absolutely.
Accordingly
In natural sequence; consequently; so.
Respectively
Partially; with respect to private views.
Accordingly
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given;
Consequently, he didn't do it
Continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor
Respectively
With respect; regardfully.
Accordingly
In accordance with;
She acted accordingly
Respectively
In the order given;
The brothers were called Felix and Max, respectively
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