Reciprocity Meaning
/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
nounA reciprocal relationship.
Sentence Examples
Starting next month, Brazil will implement the law of reciprocity with Spain.
Hospitality is based on reciprocity.
The ideal love is the kind that is nourished by reciprocity.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The treaty was based on ____, with each nation offering equal trade benefits.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The principle of ____ underpins many international agreements, with each side offering equal concessions.
Word Origin & History
From French réciprocité.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], Francesca Carrara. […], volume I, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), →OCLC, pages 111–112:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The treaty was based on ____, with each nation offering equal trade benefits.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The principle of ____ underpins many international agreements, with each side offering equal concessions.