reciprocity

CEFRC1

/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A situation where people give or do the same for each other.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A reciprocal relationship.

Examples

  • Starting next month, Brazil will implement the law of reciprocity with Spain.

  • The ideal love is the kind that is nourished by reciprocity.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.

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

  3. 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.

More examples

In context

  • Hospitality is based on reciprocity.

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

  • Near-synonym: reciprocation

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From French réciprocité.