Meaning & use
reciprocity
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially favors, privileges, or trade.
See it in a sentence
The two nations signed a trade agreement based on reciprocity of tariffs.
Friendship works best when there's reciprocity in the giving and receiving of support.
A note on using this word
Reciprocity implies a balanced exchange between two sides, unlike 'generosity', which can be entirely one-directional.
Words with a similar meaning
mutual exchangegive-and-take
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