reciprocity
- noun
- /ˌrɛsɪˈprɑsɪti/
- 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.
- Learning the other person, determining if there's real reciprocity, trust, safety.
- And it's about how do we deal with like, reciprocity in our relationships.
- So first of all, you want to activate reciprocity.
- A second thing that I try to do is apply what my lab and I call a reciprocity mindset.
- She has special stamps so and, and, and that there is an act of reciprocity involved and that you are asked to sign her book too.
- One of the things that people feel moral disgust towards is is a class of violations that have to do with reciprocity.
- Because how you engage the world, what kind of image you project to the world, I believe strongly in the principle of reciprocity.
- There was a sense of like, there's almost like a level of reciprocity and, you know, like, we're doing it for you, but you're going to do it for us.
- So that mindset of reciprocity can turn these dark sort of toxic, self fulfilling prophecies into more virtuous ones.
- But now the luxury is really respect, kindness, reciprocity and compassion.
- Donnie holds the the reciprocity of the two of them.
Examples
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The concept of reciprocity is vital in diplomacy, as countries often exchange favors for mutual advantage.
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Volunteerism becomes more likely when norms of generalized reciprocity are fostered and accepted.
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And so how have you noticed reciprocity playing out in your life?
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And that creates reciprocity, meaning that if you give, you get.
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It's called the law of reciprocity.
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Family members are more committed to common interests than individuals recruited for reciprocity or pay.
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Reciprocity, Mr. Hudgens, is the key to every relationship.
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Caregiving also affects families in a way that highlights reciprocity rather than conflict.
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Respect, kindness, compassion, mutuality, reciprocity, empathy and growth.
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Corneille dramatized the illusory search for reciprocity at the very center of the play.
Academic text (1990)
Synonyms
The act of giving something and getting something in return
A situation where people both accept and give up things to make an agreement
Giving something back to someone because they helped you
Mutual giving and receiving between people or groups
Antonyms
How Reciprocal
Surface Forms
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.