reciprocally

Thân thiện

The two variables are reciprocally related.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a mutual or shared manner; done, given, or felt by each toward the other: Describes an action, feeling, or relationship that is exchanged in a corresponding way between two or more parties.
   • In an inverse or contrary manner: Describes a relationship where one thing increases as another decreases, or where two things are opposite in nature or effect.
   • In exchange or in reciprocation; as a return: Describes something given, done, or felt in response to a corresponding action from another.

Usage Examples

• In a mutual manner:
  • The two nations agreed to lower tariffs reciprocally.
  • Trust and respect must be given reciprocally for a partnership to thrive.
• In an inverse manner:
  • In this equation, pressure and volume are reciprocally related.
  • The strength of the signal varies reciprocally with the square of the distance.
• In exchange or return:
  • She helped me move, and I, reciprocally, helped her paint her house.
  • The treaty granted fishing rights reciprocally for access to the port.

Advanced Usage

• Formal and Logical Contexts: Often used in formal, academic, or legal writing to describe symmetrical relationships, agreements, or mathematical correlations.
  • The obligations in the contract are defined reciprocally.
  • The two variables are reciprocally proportional.

Variants and Related Words

• Reciprocal (adj): Given, felt, or done in return; corresponding.
  • They have a reciprocal agreement to support each other's projects.
• Reciprocity (n): The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
  • The trade deal was based on the principle of reciprocity.
• Reciprocate (v): To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one.
  • He greeted her, and she reciprocated with a warm smile.

Synonyms

• Mutually: In a shared or joint manner.
• Correspondingly: In an analogous or equivalent manner.
• Inversely: In an opposite or reversed manner.

Related Phrases

• Reciprocally exclusive: (Often used in the negative "not reciprocally exclusive") Not mutually exclusive; able to coexist or be true simultaneously.
  • Economic growth and environmental protection are not reciprocally exclusive goals.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an inverse or contrary manner
   • inversely related
   • wavelength and frequency are, of course, related reciprocally- F.A.Geldard
2. in a mutual or shared manner
   • the agreement was mutually satisfactory
   • the goals of the negotiators were not reciprocally exclusive
3. (often followed by `for') in exchange or in reciprocation
   • gave up our seats on the plane and in return received several hundred dollars and seats on the next plane out
   • we get many benefits in return for our taxes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• inversely
• mutually
• in return