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Synonyms & Similar Words
mutuality
interchange
exchange
give-and-take
cooperation
collaboration
symbiosis
interdependence
mutualism
correspondence
equivalence
parallelism
reciprocity
restitution
requital
retaliation
reprisal
retribution
compensation
indemnification
remuneration
repayment
reimbursement
reciprocation
retaliatory
counterbalance
equilibrium
balance
harmony
symmetry
synchrony
correlation
concord
concurrence
unanimity
accord
agreement
understanding
reciprocatory
Meaning of Reciprocity
According to Merriam-Webster, reciprocity refers to the quality or state of being reciprocal, a mutual or cooperative exchange, or a reciprocal relationship between two or more things.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines reciprocity as the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, or a relationship between two or more things in which they are dependent on or influence each other.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines reciprocity as the fact of giving something to someone because they have given something to you, or a situation in which two people or organizations help or support each other.
Example Uses
- The concept of reciprocity is essential in international trade, where countries exchange goods and services with each other.
- The reciprocity of their relationship was evident in the way they supported each other through thick and thin.
- The new policy aims to promote reciprocity between the two nations by encouraging mutual investment and cooperation.
- In biology, reciprocity refers to the mutualistic relationship between different species, where one species provides a benefit to another and receives a benefit in return.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
independence
self-sufficiency
individuality
isolation
separation
detachment
disconnection
unilateralism
one-sidedness
asymmetry
imbalance
inequality
injustice
discrimination
prejudice
bias
favoritism
nepotism
exclusivity
partiality
unfairness
inequality
disproportion