"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."
Source: tatoeba (4433542)
Reciprocally
Synonyms for "reciprocally" (21 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Adverb(4 words)
back and forth
Strong matches (6)
Adverb(2 words)
in returnoppositely
Related words (10)
Adverb(1 words)
Adverb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
tandem exchange
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: inversely, mutually, back and forth, bilaterally, conversely.
- Sentence evidence is available for reciprocally, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "reciprocally".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "reciprocally"
Keep "reciprocally" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "reciprocally" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "reciprocally", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "reciprocally" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
1 entriesMore specific
3 entriesCollocations
6 entriesreciprocal actionreciprocal agreementreciprocal effectreciprocal exchangereciprocal relationshipreciprocal support
Inflections
2 entriesmore reciprocallymost reciprocally
Derivations
5 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly — that is the first law of nature.
Source: tatoeba (5121859)
The division of mankind into various reciprocally hostile nations and national religious communities is something I see as one of the greatest misfortunes, which must sooner or later disappear and whose disappearance I must accelerate to the best of my ability.
Source: tatoeba (8764264)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "reciprocally"?
Closest matches include inversely, mutually, back and forth, bilaterally, conversely.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "reciprocally"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.