Antonyms for reciprocal


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-sip-ruh-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈsɪp rə kəl


Definition of reciprocal

Origin :
  • 1560s, with -al (1) + stem of Latin reciprocus "returning the same way, alternating," from pre-Latin *reco-proco-, from *recus (from re- "back;" see re-, + -cus, adjective formation) + *procus (from pro- "forward;" see pro-, + -cus. Related: Reciprocally. The noun meaning "that which is reciprocal" (to another) is from 1560s.
  • adj exchanged, alternate
Example sentences :
  • The feeling then was reciprocal, and he was proposed for the vacant seat.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Their influence on us is at least reciprocal with ours on them.
  • Extract from : « Little Annie's Ramble (From "Twice Told Tales") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Science appears to show that every physical process is reciprocal, and may be reversed.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • The doctrine of the discourse was the reciprocal duty of pastor and people.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • If such occur, then comes in the assistance of the reciprocal insurance.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • Certainly, because the pleasure is reciprocal, and consequently greater.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • Jarvis Thornton enjoyed his father, and the enjoyment was reciprocal.
  • Extract from : « The Man Who Wins » by Robert Herrick
  • See the benefits that flow from the reciprocal influence of religion.
  • Extract from : « Gathering Jewels » by James Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles
  • Shall the moments of our reciprocal ecstasies be reflected on with horror?
  • Extract from : « The History of the Caliph Vathek » by William Beckford
  • A reciprocal feeling was alone necessary to complete the measure of her joy.
  • Extract from : « The Loyalist » by James Francis Barrett

Synonyms for reciprocal

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