reciprocity
Collocations
4ADJ.
based, nourished, other
VERB + RECIPROCITY
demand
RECIPROCITY + NOUN
affection, spain
PREP.
in, in, on, with
Definitions
noun
The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
In a friendship, reciprocity occurs where the contribution of each party meets the expectations of the other party.
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.
A reciprocal relationship.
A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
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.
The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations).
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Synonyms
noun — a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
- reciprocality
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6In a friendship, reciprocity occurs where the contribution of each party meets the expectations of the other party.
WiktionaryThere 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.
WiktionaryStarting next month, Brazil will implement the law of reciprocity with Spain.
Tatoeba · #1465098Hospitality is based on reciprocity.
Tatoeba · #10315127The demand for reciprocity in love doesn't come from love, but from vanity.
Tatoeba · #12244689The ideal love is the kind that is nourished by reciprocity.
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