reciprocity /ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/ noun6 •The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.In a friendship, reciprocity occurs where the contribution of each party meets the expectations of the other party. •A reciprocal relationship. •A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence. •The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations). •The responses of individuals to the actions of others. •A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun. formsreciprocities
