RECIPROCAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RECIPROCAL?

Need another word that means the same as “reciprocal”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “reciprocal” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reciprocal” are: mutual, given in return, corresponding, common, shared, joint, correlative, exchanged, complementary, reciprocal cross, multiplicative inverse

Reciprocal as a Noun

Definitions of "Reciprocal" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reciprocal” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else.
• A pronoun or verb expressing mutual action or relationship, e.g. each other, fight.
• Something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else.
• An expression or function so related to another that their product is unity; the quantity obtained by dividing the number one by a given quantity.
• Hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype.
• 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.
• (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.

Synonyms of "Reciprocal" as a noun (2 Words)

multiplicative inverse	The act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production.
reciprocal cross	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.

Usage Examples of "Reciprocal" as a noun

• The compressibility is the reciprocal of the bulk modulus.
• Risk is the reciprocal of safety.

Reciprocal as an Adjective

Definitions of "Reciprocal" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reciprocal” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of an agreement or obligation) bearing on or binding each of two parties equally.
• (of a pronoun or verb) expressing mutual action or relationship.
• (of a course or bearing) differing from a given course or bearing by 180 degrees.
• (of a quantity or function) related to another so that their product is unity.
• Of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function.
• Given, felt, or done in return.
• Concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return.

Synonyms of "Reciprocal" as an adjective (9 Words)

common	Having no special distinction or quality widely known or commonly encountered average or ordinary or usual. It s common for children to have middle ear infections.
complementary	Relating to complementary medicine. They had different but complementary skills.
correlative	Mutually related. Rights whether moral or legal can involve correlative duties.
corresponding	Accompanying. Boxes with corresponding dimensions.
exchanged	Changed for (replaced by) something different.
given in return	Naturally disposed toward.
joint	Applied or regarded together. A joint session of Congress.
mutual	Common to or shared by two or more parties. A partnership based on mutual respect and understanding.
shared	Possessed in common with another or others. She posted several captions under the shared photos.

Usage Examples of "Reciprocal" as an adjective

• Reciprocal privileges at other clubs.
• She was hoping for some reciprocal comment or gesture.
• The reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a.
• The treaty is a bilateral commitment with reciprocal rights and duties.
• Reciprocal aid.
• He took up a reciprocal heading and dropped down to 2,000 ft.
• Reciprocal trade.

Associations of "Reciprocal" (30 Words)

affiliated	(of a subsidiary group or a person) officially attached or connected to an organization. Affiliated clubs.
bilateral	Affecting or undertaken by two parties. Bilateral hearing is essential for sound location.
both	Used before the first of two alternatives to emphasize that the statement being made applies to each (the other alternative being introduced by ‘and. Studies of zebra finches both in the wild and in captivity.
communal	For or by a group rather than individuals. Communal pride in impressive local buildings.
complementary	Relating to complementary medicine. They had different but complementary skills.
congruity	The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate.
connection	The placing of parts of an electric circuit in contact so that a current may flow. There was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare.
converse	Conversation. His converse at such seasons was always elevating.
cooperation	Joint operation or action. They worked in close cooperation with the British Tourist Authority.
cordiality	A cordial disposition.
correlative	Mutually related. The child s right to education is a correlative of the parent s duty to send the child to school.
friendship	The state of being friends (or friendly. Old ties of love and friendship.
inherence	The state of inhering; the state of being a fixed characteristic. The inherence of polysemy in human language.
interaction	A mutual or reciprocal action; interacting. For a shy person social interaction can be a stomach churning anxiety filled experience.
interactive	Allowing a two-way flow of information between a computer and a computer-user; responding to a user’s input. Fully sighted children in interactive play with others with defective vision.
interconnect	Be interwoven or interconnected. The lakes are interconnected by trails filled with joggers.
joint	Cut the body of an animal into joints for cooking. A joint statement.
learning	A thing learned by experience; a lesson. I liked to parade my learning in front of my sisters.
link	Be or become joined or united or linked. It turns out he reads my blogs and was very pleased I d linked to his article.
multilateral	Having many parts or sides. Multilateral negotiations.
mutual	A mutual building society or insurance company. Scottish Amicable may switch from mutual to plc status.
mutuality	The sharing of a feeling, action, or relationship between two or more parties. The mutuality of their affection was obvious.
rapport	A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well. There was little rapport between them.
reciprocity	A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence. The Community intends to start discussions on reciprocity with third countries.
related	Associated with the specified item or process, especially causally. Sleeping sickness and related diseases.
relation	An abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together. International relations.
socialization	The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society. Pre school starts the process of socialization.
together	With or in proximity to another person or people. We worked together on the project.
tripartite	Consisting of three parts. A tripartite classification.
trust	A body of trustees. I used only primary sources taking nothing on trust.