English Explanatory Dictionary

reciprocity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
  2. A reciprocal relationship.
  3. A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
  4. 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.
  5. The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations).
  6. The responses of individuals to the actions of others.

Pronunciation

/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reciprocity.wav

Word forms

reciprocity reciprocities

Etymology

From French réciprocité.

Synonyms

reciprocation

Related words

reciprocality reciprocate reciprocating reciprocatory reciprocitarian back and forth give and take golden rule one must give to get quid pro quo return the favor you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

Derived words

ethic of reciprocity mechanoreciprocity nonreciprocity quadratic reciprocity reciprocity principle
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