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reciprocity

/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.04 in modern English

Syllables
rec-i-proc-i-ty
IPA
/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A reciprocal relationship.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

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.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations).

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The responses of individuals to the actions of others.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From French réciprocité.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: réciprocité

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

reciprocities (plural)

Derived Forms

mechanoreciprocity nonreciprocity

Phrases

ethic of reciprocity quadratic reciprocity reciprocity law reciprocity principle back and forth give and take golden rule one must give to get

Frequently Paired Words

reciprocality reciprocate reciprocating reciprocatory reciprocitarian back and forth give and take golden rule

Synonyms

reciprocation reciprocality

Rhymes With

virtuosity pomposity

Questions

How do you pronounce reciprocity?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/.
What does reciprocity mean?
The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
Where does reciprocity come from?
It is traced to French.

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