reciprocity

Meanings

• noun

  The mutual exchange of privileges, advantages, or favors.

  - "The success of the partnership depends on reciprocity."
  - "Reciprocity is essential in any healthy relationship."
  - "The exchange of gifts is a common expression of reciprocity."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reciprocity
reciprocal , receptacle , repertoire , replicate

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Variants

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reciprocities , reciprocity

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Etymology

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From the Latin reciproco, meaning 'exchanged' or 'mutual'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reciprocity' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, the term 'reciprocal' refers to the multiplicative inverse of a number.

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Related Concepts

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1. reciprocal agreement: A mutual agreement between two or more parties to exchange something of value.

2. reciprocal altruism: A theory suggesting that individuals engage in acts of kindness and cooperation with others in the expectation of receiving similar behavior in return.

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Quotes

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1. Grownups know that little things matter … and that relationships are based on respect and "reciprocity".

   - Margaret Carlson,{it}Time{/it},4 June 2001

2. Introduced in the McKinley Tariff of 1890, "reciprocity" gave the president authority to remove items from the free list if their countries of origin placed unreasonable tariffs on American goods.

   - Mary Beth Norton et al.,{it}A People and a Nation{/it},1988

3. Indeed when they talked on an indifferent subject, as now, there was ever a second silent conversation passing between their emotions, so perfect was the "reciprocity" between them.

   - Thomas Hardy,{it}Jude the Obscure{/it},1895

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Culture

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Reciprocity is a fundamental concept in many cultures and societies, often expressed through traditions such as gift-giving, reciprocal altruism, and the Golden Rule. In literature, reciprocity is a common theme in stories about relationships and alliances.

How to Memorize "reciprocity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seesaw or a pendulum swinging back and forth, representing the exchange of privileges or favors between two parties.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'reciprocal' and remember that it means 'exchanged' or 'mutual'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'R-E-C-I-P-R-O-C-I-T-Y' to remember that reciprocity means 'Reciprocal exchange of privileges and opportunities'.

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