noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

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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6. 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
7. 7
   The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations). countable, uncountable
8. 8
   The responses of individuals to the actions of others. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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reciprocalityaccordaccordanceaffinityagapeagreement

Example

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"Starting next month, Brazil will implement the law of reciprocity with Spain."

Etymology

From French réciprocité.

Related phrases

ethic of reciprocityquadratic reciprocityreciprocity principlenoun phrases

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