reciprocal

/ri'siprəkəl/

Thân thiện

The two friends have a reciprocal agreement to help each other with homework.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Mutual; given, felt, or done in return: Describes a relationship or action where two parties feel or do the same thing toward each other. It implies a balanced exchange.
   • Inverse; opposite in nature or effect: Describes something that is the direct opposite or counterpart of something else.
   • (Mathematics) Relating to the multiplicative inverse: Describes the relationship between two numbers whose product is 1.

2. Noun:

   • (Mathematics) Multiplicative inverse: A number which, when multiplied by a given number, results in a product of 1.
   • A counterpart; something that has a reciprocal relation: Something that is the direct opposite or correlative of something else.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Their friendship is based on reciprocal trust and admiration. (They trust and admire each other equally.)
  • The two countries signed a reciprocal agreement to reduce tariffs. (Each country agreed to do the same for the other.)
  • In this equation, the reciprocal relationship is clearly defined.

• Noun:

  • The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5 (or 0.2).
  • Peace and war are not opposites; they are reciprocals in the cycle of human history.

Advanced Usage

• "Reciprocal pronoun": In grammar, a pronoun that expresses a mutual relationship (e.g., "each other," "one another").
  • The two teams helped each other after the game. ("Each other" is a reciprocal pronoun.)
• "Reciprocal altruism": A biological concept where an organism acts to benefit another with the expectation of a future return benefit.
  • The theory of reciprocal altruism explains some cooperative behaviors in animals.

Variants and Related Words

• Reciprocity (n): The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
  • The treaty established a framework for trade reciprocity.
• Reciprocally (adv): In a reciprocal manner; mutually.
  • The feelings were reciprocally held.
• Reciprocate (v): To respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.
  • He smiled, and she reciprocated.

Synonyms

• Mutual: Shared or felt by two or more parties.
• Corresponding: Having a similar relationship; equivalent.
• Complementary: Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize each other's qualities.
• Inverse: Opposite in position, order, or effect.

Antonyms

• One-sided: Favouring one party or side more than another; not mutual.
• Unilateral: Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation.

Related Phrases / Idioms

• Reciprocal arrangement/agreement/treaty: A formal agreement where each party grants the same rights or privileges to the other.
  • The universities have a reciprocal arrangement for student exchanges.
• In reciprocal fashion/manner: Done in a way that returns or mirrors an action.
  • The concessions were offered in a reciprocal fashion.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
   • the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a
2. concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
   • reciprocal aid
   • reciprocal trade
   • mutual respect
   • reciprocal privileges at other clubs

Noun

1. hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
2. (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7
3. something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else
   • risk is the reciprocal of safety

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mutual
• reciprocal cross
• multiplicative inverse