reciprocity

noun
/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/US

Etymology

From French réciprocité.

  1. derived from réciprocité

Definitions

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

    • 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.
  2. A reciprocal relationship.

    • Near-synonym: reciprocation
  3. A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.

  4. + 3 more definitions
    1. A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants…

      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.

    2. The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see

      The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations).

    3. The responses of individuals to the actions of others.

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