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Reciprocally: meaning, definitions and examples

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reciprocally

 

[ rɪˈsɪprəkəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a mutual or shared manner

Reciprocally means in a way that involves mutual actions, feelings, or relationships between two or more parties. It implies a give-and-take dynamic where both sides are equally involved.

Synonyms

equally, jointly, mutually

Examples of usage

  • They agreed to help each other reciprocally.
  • The two countries benefit reciprocally from the trade agreement.
  • The friendship between them is based on reciprocally supporting each other.

Translations

Translations of the word "reciprocally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reciprocamente

🇮🇳 पारस्परिक रूप से

🇩🇪 gegenseitig

🇮🇩 saling

🇺🇦 взаємно

🇵🇱 wzajemnie

🇯🇵 相互に

🇫🇷 réciproquement

🇪🇸 recíprocamente

🇹🇷 karşılıklı olarak

🇰🇷 상호 간에

🇸🇦 بالمثل

🇨🇿 vzájemně

🇸🇰 vzájomne

🇨🇳 互相地

🇸🇮 medsebojno

🇮🇸 gagnkvæmt

🇰🇿 өзара

🇬🇪 ურთიერთობებით

🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı olaraq

🇲🇽 recíprocamente

Etymology

The word 'reciprocally' comes from the Latin word 'reciprocus', meaning 'returning the same way'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe actions or relationships that involve mutual exchange or interaction between parties.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,837, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.