Reciprocal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ri-ˈsi-prə-kəl/ re·cip·ro·cal

Meaning & Definition of Reciprocal

Reciprocal (adjective)

  1. inversely related, opposite
  2. of, constituting, or resulting from paired crosses in which the kind that supplies the male parent of the first cross supplies the female parent of the second cross and vice versa
  3. shared, felt, or shown by both sides

Reciprocal (noun)

  1. something in a reciprocal relationship to another
  2. either of a pair of numbers (such as 2/3 and 3/2 or 9 and 1/9) whose product is one; broadly, multiplicative inverse

Reciprocal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. related to each other in such a way that one completes the other

    "the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countries"

    similar: complementary, correlative, supplemental, supplementary
    related: cooperative, mutual, symbiotic, collective, combined, common, communal, conjoint, joint, shared, united
    opposite: noncomplementary, nonreciprocal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reciprocal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reciprocal:

complementary, correlative, supplemental, supplementary

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Reciprocal

Words with the opposite meaning of Reciprocal:

noncomplementary, nonreciprocal

Related Words for Reciprocal

cooperative, mutual, symbiotic, collective, combined, common, communal, conjoint, joint, shared, united

Word Forms of Reciprocal

Derived words: reciprocally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Reciprocal

Latin reciprocus returning the same way, alternating

First known use: 1570

Words & Phrases Containing Reciprocal

reciprocal pronoun

Frequently Asked Questions about Reciprocal

What does "Reciprocal" mean?

"Reciprocal" means inversely related, opposite. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: inversely related, opposite.

What is another word for "Reciprocal"?

Other words for "Reciprocal" include complementary, correlative, supplemental and supplementary. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reciprocal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reciprocal"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reciprocal". Common alternatives include complementary, correlative, supplemental and supplementary.

What is the opposite of "Reciprocal"?

Antonyms of "Reciprocal" include noncomplementary and nonreciprocal.

How do you use "Reciprocal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reciprocal" in a sentence: "the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countries".

Is "Reciprocal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reciprocal" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Reciprocal"?

"Reciprocal" is pronounced /ri-ˈsi-prə-kəl/ and divided into syllables as re·cip·ro·cal.

What is the origin of the word "Reciprocal"?

"Reciprocal" comes from Latin reciprocus returning the same way, alternating. First known use: 1570.