What does "reciprocally" mean?

In a reciprocal manner; by way of returning (e.g. a favour, insult, etc).

What is a synonym for "reciprocally"?

Common synonyms include: mutually, agreeably, back and forth, even, every other, gainwise.

Reciprocally

adv

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Definitions

Adverb

1
In a reciprocal manner; by way of returning (e.g. a favour, insult, etc).

Adverb

1
in an inverse or contrary manner wordnet
2
in a mutual or shared manner wordnet
3
(often followed by ‘for’) in exchange or in reciprocation wordnet

Synonyms

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mutually agreeably back and forth even every other gainwise

Antonyms

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irreciprocally

Example

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""We wish to create a neutral basis on which the various peoples of humanity could be peacefully and fraternally communicating with each other, not reciprocally imposing racial compartmentalization on each other.""

Etymology

From reciprocal + -ly.

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