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reciprocally

/rɪˈsɪp.rə.kə.li/
re · cip · ro · cal · ly
Adjective:reciprocal
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• adverb

1

In a mutual or corresponding manner; by each of two or more parties toward the other or others.

Example

"The two partner universities agreed to waive tuition fees reciprocally for visiting exchange students."

2

In an inverse mathematical proportion or relationship, such that one quantity increases as the other decreases.

Example

"At a constant temperature, the volume of an ideal gas varies reciprocally with the pressure applied to it."

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• Nearby Words

recipe
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'reciprocal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'reciprocus' ('returning the same way, alternating'), built from 're-' ('back') and 'pro-' ('forward').

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