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Meaning of reciprocity

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

reciprocity

noun

Definitions

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

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

  2. A reciprocal relationship.

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

  4. (grammar) 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.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reciprocity

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