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reciprocity

noun

Meaning

  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. 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.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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