Definition of reciprocal

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Reciprocal (a.) Used to denote different kinds of mutual relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for given quantities. See the Phrases below.

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Compensation :: Compensation (n.) The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount; a set-off.
Correlation :: Correlation (n.) Reciprocal relation; corresponding similarity or parallelism of relation or law; capacity of being converted into, or of giving place to, one another, under certain conditions; as, the correlation of forces, or of zymotic diseases..
React :: React (v. i.) To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition..
Misbehave :: Misbehave (v. t. & i.) To behave ill; to conduct one's self improperly; -- often used with a reciprocal pronoun.
Sympathy :: Sympathy (n.) The reciprocal influence exercised by the various organs or parts of the body on one another, as manifested in the transmission of a disease by unknown means from one organ to another quite remote, or in the influence exerted by a diseased condition of one part on another part or organ, as in the vomiting produced by a tumor of the brain..
Reciprok :: Reciprok (a.) Reciprocal.
Reciprocal :: Reciprocal (n.) That which is reciprocal to another thing.
Alternate :: Alternate (v. i.) To happen, succeed, or act by turns; to follow reciprocally in place or time; -- followed by with; as, the flood and ebb tides alternate with each other..
Intermarriage :: Intermarriage (n.) Connection by marriage; reciprocal marriage; giving and taking in marriage, as between two families, tribes, castes, or nations..
Reciprocal :: Reciprocal (a.) Mutually interchangeable.
Conversely :: Conversely (adv.) In a converse manner; with change of order or relation; reciprocally.
Intermutation :: Intermutation (n.) Interchange; mutual or reciprocal change.
Exchange :: Exchange (n.) The act of substituting one thing in the place of another; as, an exchange of grief for joy, or of a scepter for a sword, and the like; also, the act of giving and receiving reciprocally; as, an exchange of civilities or views..
Commutual :: Commutual (a.) Mutual; reciprocal; united.
Present :: Present (a.) To bring or introduce into the presence of some one, especially of a superior; to introduce formally; to offer for acquaintance; as, to present an envoy to the king; (with the reciprocal pronoun) to come into the presence of a superior..
Exchange :: Exchange (n.) To give and receive reciprocally, as things of the same kind; to barter; to swap; as, to exchange horses with a neighbor; to exchange houses or hats..
Interrelated :: Interrelated (a.) Having a mutual or reciprocal relation or parallelism; correlative.
Bestir :: Bestir (v. t.) To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor; -- usually with the reciprocal pronoun.
Converse :: Converse (a.) Turned about; reversed in order or relation; reciprocal; as, a converse proposition..
Alternative :: Alternative (a.) Alternate; reciprocal.
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