reciprocity

== English == === Etymology === From French réciprocité. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/ === Noun === reciprocity (countable and uncountable, plural reciprocities) The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people. A reciprocal relationship. Near-synonym: reciprocation A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence. (grammar) A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun. (international law) The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations). (psychology) The responses of individuals to the actions of others. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====