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reciprocatory

reciprocatory

8.8
Given by each side to the other
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈsɪprəˌkɔːtəri/
translation icon : recíproco
  • The two nations signed a reciprocatory treaty that ensured mutual benefits for trade and cooperation.

Examples

  • In a reciprocatory agreement, both parties benefit equally.

  • Their reciprocatory gestures of respect helped create a strong partnership.

  • The agreement was based on reciprocatory obligations between the two parties.

  • They engaged in reciprocatory acts of kindness throughout their friendship.

  • Their relationship is based on reciprocatory trust.

  • In a reciprocatory relationship, both partners contribute equally to shared responsibilities.

  • Her reciprocatory support allowed him to achieve his goals while he helped her in return.

Synonyms

reciprocal
vsreciprocatory
15 6.7

Done by two people or groups in return for each other

is about mutual giving or owing between parties rather than arrangements
reciprocative
vsreciprocatory
8.1

Done by each person or group to the other in return

is the general mutual idea without stressing action or back-and-forth response

Antonyms

one-sided
26 4.0

Not fair because it helps only one person, group, or view

unreciprocated
1 7.5

Not returned or shared by the other person

How Mutual

mutual
404 2.8
reciprocatory
8.8
one-sided
26 4.0

Surface Forms

reciprocatory positive

Morphology

reciprocatory = reciprocate (transparent) = reciprocate + ory

Derived from 'reciprocate' with the adjectival suffix '-ory', so the mutual/returned-in-kind sense is directly predictable.

Etymology

Reciprocatory comes from the root reciproc-, which means 'return' or 'give back' and is the same root as reciprocate and reciprocal. So, when people give things to each other in return, their actions are called reciprocatory to show a mutual exchange.