Reciprocity

Quick meaning: Reciprocity is a noun meaning The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.

Meaning

The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.

More Meanings

1. A reciprocal relationship.
2. A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
3. (psychology) The responses of individuals to the actions of others.
4. (grammar) 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. (international law) The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations).

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: reciprocation

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

There might be benefit on one side, and obligation on the other; but their reciprocity of affection, their mutual exchange of small kindnesses—those strongest rivets of common attachment—were no more.

Word Forms

• reciprocities

Synonyms for reciprocity

Depending on context, synonyms include reciprocation, reciprocality.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reciprocality, reciprocal, reciprocation, reciprocate, mutuality, interaction.

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