reciprocity

[ res-uh-pros-i-tee ]

noun

1. a reciprocal state or relation.
2. reciprocation; mutual exchange.
3. the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by which corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country to the citizens of the other.

reciprocity

/ ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪtɪ /

noun

1. reciprocal action or relation
2. a mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges

Other Words From

• nonrec·i·proci·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reciprocity¹

First recorded in 1760–70; from Latin reciproc(us) ( reciprocal ) + -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of reciprocity¹

C18: via French from Latin reciprocus reciprocal