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reciprocity

reciprocity

17 7.1
Giving and getting help or benefits so both sides gain
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛsɪˈprɑsɪti/
translation icon : reciprocidad
  • So I do think that the golden rule, reciprocity is a, is a crucial principle that can do a lot of good.
  • the principle of reciprocity
  • reciprocity norms
  • generalized reciprocity

Learning the other person, determining if there's real reciprocity, trust, safety.

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Examples

  • The concept of reciprocity is vital in diplomacy, as countries often exchange favors for mutual advantage.

  • Volunteerism becomes more likely when norms of generalized reciprocity are fostered and accepted.

    Academic text (2008)
  • And so how have you noticed reciprocity playing out in your life?

  • And that creates reciprocity, meaning that if you give, you get.

  • It's called the law of reciprocity.

  • Family members are more committed to common interests than individuals recruited for reciprocity or pay.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Reciprocity, Mr. Hudgens, is the key to every relationship.

  • Caregiving also affects families in a way that highlights reciprocity rather than conflict.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Respect, kindness, compassion, mutuality, reciprocity, empathy and growth.

  • Corneille dramatized the illusory search for reciprocity at the very center of the play.

    Academic text (1990)

Synonyms

exchange
vsreciprocity
515 2.1

The act of giving something and getting something in return

focuses on the continuing rule of mutual benefit rather than a single trade
give and take
vsreciprocity
12 3.1

A situation where people both accept and give up things to make an agreement

is a general rule of mutual benefit, not only mutual compromise in talks
reciprocation
vsreciprocity
1 6.3

Giving something back to someone because they helped you

is the underlying practice or principle guiding these returned actions
reciprocality
vsreciprocity
  • Formal
9.1

Mutual giving and receiving between people or groups

is the principle or practice behind that mutual state, not the state itself

Antonyms

79 5.9

Treating people unfairly to get work or money from them

50 3.0

Caring only about yourself and not about other people

How Reciprocal

reciprocity
17 7.1
to exchange
274 1.8
one-way
111 2.7

Surface Forms

reciprocity singular
reciprocities plural

Morphology

reciprocity = reciprocal (transparent) = reciprocal + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'reciprocal' indicating the state or quality of being mutual or returned; the meaning 'mutual exchange' is predictable.

Etymology

Reciprocity comes from Latin parts that mean 'back and forth', like re- 'back' and pro- 'forward'. So, reciprocity means 'give and take': you do something for someone and they do something back, so both sides benefit.