Reciprocity

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

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