/
rɪˈsɪprək(ə)l/
adj.
- given, felt, or done in return.
- (of an agreement or arrangement) bearing on or binding two parties equally.
- Grammar (of a pronoun or verb) expressing mutual action or relationship.
- (of a course or bearing) opposite in direction.
n.
- Mathematics the quantity obtained by dividing the number one by a given quantity.
- Grammar a reciprocal pronoun or verb.
Derivative
- reciprocality n.
- reciprocally adv.
Etymology
C16: from L. reciprocus (based on re- ‘back’ + pro- ‘forward’) + -al.
