reciprocating

Meanings

• The action or process of giving and receiving something, typically of mutual benefit.

  - "They reciprocated the gesture by sending a thank you card."
  - "In a business deal, both parties reciprocated their commitments and fulfilled their obligations."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reciprocating
reciprocal , capricious , prestidigitator , jugglery

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Homophones

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1. reciprocating () : The act of giving and receiving something in return, typically of mutual benefit.
   

2. reciprocating () : Of or relating to a reciprocal relationship or interaction, in which each party gives and receives something in return, typically of mutual benefit.
   

3. reciprocating () : Acting in a way that is matched or reciprocal, often in response to the actions of others.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of reciprocating that leads to same result
reciprocate , reciprocated , reciprocates , reciprocating , reciprocator , reciprocators , reciprocating engine

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Forms

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{"term"=>"reciprocal verb", "description"=>"A verb that expresses the idea of reciprocating or giving and receiving something in return. Examples include 'correspond', 'respond', 'reciprocate', 'counteract', and 'exchange'.", "part_of_speech"=>"Verb"}

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Etymology

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From the Latin reciprocalis, meaning 'mutually exchanged'.

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Related Concepts

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1. mutualism: A biological concept that refers to the mutual beneficial interactions between different species, often in the context of symbiotic relationships. Reciprocating is a key component of mutualistic relationships, as each species gives and receives something of value from the other species.

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Quotes

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1. Individuals who have received a dedication … are expected to "reciprocate" with a gift, perhaps placing a few folded notes of money into the hat when they give it back.

   - A. L. Kennedy,{it}On Bullfighting{/it},1999

2. When he entered the room … Agnes was conscious of a latent feeling which secretly "reciprocated" Henry's unconcealed pleasure on meeting her again.

   - Wilkie Collins,{it}The Haunted Hotel{/it},1878

3. Thus expressing himself, the little lawyer gave Mr. Winkle a poke in the chest, which that gentleman "reciprocated"; after which they both laughed very loudly …

   - Charles Dickens,{it}The Pickwick Papers{/it},1837

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Culture

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Reciprocating has been a significant cultural concept throughout history. In many societies, the practice of reciprocating has been an integral part of social norms and customs. The concept of reciprocating has been expressed in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of cultural expression.

How to Memorize "reciprocating"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the definition of reciprocating, use the mnemonic phrase 'Reciprocal is when I give and you give back'. This phrase helps you remember that reciprocating involves giving and receiving something in return.

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