Reciprocity

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛsɪˈprɑːsɪtiː/

Reciprocity (noun)

  1. The practice of giving and receiving equally between people or groups.
  2. A situation where two countries agree to help each other in similar ways.

Examples

  • Reciprocity in friendships often leads to stronger bonds.
  • The reciprocity of favors can build trust among colleagues.

Common collocations: reciprocity of favors, reciprocity in relationships, promote reciprocity, reciprocity agreement, reciprocity clause

Synonyms of Reciprocity

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Reciprocity

  • — when discussing lack of mutual exchange
  • — when discussing imbalance in exchange