pro-, por-
(Greek > Latin: a prefix signifying before; forward, forth; for, in favor of; in front of; in place of, on behalf of; according to; as, to place before; to go before or forward, to throw forward)
reciprocalness
The quality or condition of being reciprocal; mutual return; alternateness.
reciprocate
1. To give, feel, do, etc., in return.
2. To give and to receive mutually.
3. Etymologically, "to move backward" and "forward".
2. To give and to receive mutually.
3. Etymologically, "to move backward" and "forward".
reciprocating
1. Interchanging; each person or group giving or doing to the other the same thing; to give, to feel, etc., in return.
2. To give and to receive reciprocally; to interchange; such as, to reciprocate favors.
3. To cause or to move alternately backward and forward.
4. To make a return, as for something given.
5. To move alternately backward and forward.
2. To give and to receive reciprocally; to interchange; such as, to reciprocate favors.
3. To cause or to move alternately backward and forward.
4. To make a return, as for something given.
5. To move alternately backward and forward.
reciprocation
1. An act or instance of reciprocating; a reciprocal action or arrangement involves two people or groups of people who behave in the same way or agree to help each other and give each other advantages.
2. A returning, usually for something given.
3. A mutual giving and receiving.
4. In prosthodontics, the means by which one part of an appliance is made to counter the effect created by another part.
2. A returning, usually for something given.
3. A mutual giving and receiving.
4. In prosthodontics, the means by which one part of an appliance is made to counter the effect created by another part.
Prosthodontics refers to a dental specialty concerned with the restoration and maintenance of oral function by the replacement of missing teeth and structures by artificial devices or prostheses.
5. In electronics, a process by which a reciprocal impedance (or network) is derived from a given impedance (or network).
reciprocative
Given or done or owed to each other.
reciprocity
1. A reciprocal condition or relationship; a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
2. A mutual or cooperative interchange of favors or privileges; especially, the exchange of rights or privileges of trade between nations.
3. A reciprocal arrangement in personal licensure whereby one jurisdiction accepts another jurisdiction's prior issuance of a license to practice medicine, and the individual is not required to demonstrate again through examination or otherwise that he, or she, meets minimum levels of competence required for a license.
4. An arrangement between governments whereby their nationals are entitled to certain stated medical care or other benefits on a reciprocal basis.
5. In anthropology, a system in which the exchange of goods is conducted within the groups of a society or community according to a prescribed ritual.
2. A mutual or cooperative interchange of favors or privileges; especially, the exchange of rights or privileges of trade between nations.
3. A reciprocal arrangement in personal licensure whereby one jurisdiction accepts another jurisdiction's prior issuance of a license to practice medicine, and the individual is not required to demonstrate again through examination or otherwise that he, or she, meets minimum levels of competence required for a license.
4. An arrangement between governments whereby their nationals are entitled to certain stated medical care or other benefits on a reciprocal basis.
5. In anthropology, a system in which the exchange of goods is conducted within the groups of a society or community according to a prescribed ritual.
Reciprocity in the news: "Talking tough on trade, Paris seeks 'reciprocity' "
The French agriculture minister Thursday (May 31, 2007) warned that France could use its veto powers to block a global trade deal that did not protect European agricultural interests.
The French minister, Christine Lagarde, said, "The need for reciprocity is imperative. We will not see a breakthrough in global trade talks until we see exact figures from the United States that show reciprocity and balance."
