Reciprocity

/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

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. (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).
6. (psychology) The responses of individuals to the actions of others.

Example Sentences

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.

Near-synonym: reciprocation

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• reciprocities

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