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Reciprocity

//ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people. countable, uncountable

    "In a friendship, reciprocity occurs where the contribution of each party meets the expectations of the other party."

  2. 2
    mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges wordnet
  3. 3
    A reciprocal relationship. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence wordnet
  5. 5
    A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations). countable, uncountable
  3. 8
    The responses of individuals to the actions of others. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From French réciprocité.

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