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Synonyms: Adjective
complementary, correlative, supplemental, supplementary
Antonyms: Adjective
noncomplementary, nonreciprocal
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Examples of reciprocal in a Sentence
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the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countriesRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Trump has imposed or threatened to impose tariffs on all three markets in his pursuit of free, fair and reciprocal trade. — Darlene Superville, chicagotribune.com, "Trump shares ‘second thoughts’ about China tariffs, but White House later says his only regret is not hiking them higher," 25 Aug. 2019 Trump has imposed or threatened to impose tariffs on all three markets in his pursuit of free, fair and reciprocal trade. — Darlene Superville, Twin Cities, "Economic storm clouds hovering over Trump and global leaders," 24 Aug. 2019 Senator Murkowski shares the administration’s desire to ensure fair and reciprocal trade. — Lydia Depillis, ProPublica, "Bibles but Not Textbooks: Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Pick Winners and Losers," 22 Aug. 2019 Mandelup walks the tightest of ropes, exposing the reciprocal delusions fuelling these transactions, juxtaposing the audience’s horror with her subjects’ excruciating pragmatism. — Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, "“Jawline,” Reviewed: A Chilling Look at the Making of a Teen Influencer," 27 Aug. 2019 After years of reciprocal abuse, most of it levelled by the M5S at the PD, mistrust between the two parties runs deep. — The Economist, "Italy’s would-be strongman suddenly looks more vulnerable," 15 Aug. 2019 Kim's late father, Kim Jong Il, had promised reciprocal visits when South Korean leaders visited him in Pyongyang in 2000 and 2007. — Fox News, "The Latest: Trump welcomes 'tremendous progress' with NKorea," 19 Sep. 2018 Other women's wild cards went to Francesca Di Lorenzo, Whitney Osuigwe, Kristie Ahn and Katie Volynets of the U.S., along with 16-year-old Diane Parry of France, who got her country's reciprocal invitation. — Howard Fendrich, sun-sentinel.com, "Delray Beach 15-year-old Coco Gauff gets U.S. Open wild-card entry," 13 Aug. 2019 Other women's wild cards went to Francesca Di Lorenzo, Whitney Osuigwe, Kristie Ahn and Katie Volynets of the U.S., along with 16-year-old Diane Parry of France, who got her country's reciprocal invitation. — Howard Fendrich, courant.com, "15-year-old American Coco Gauff gets US Open wild-card entry," 13 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
For now, one hint that TKV may have an edge is that the reciprocals of the series of angles produced by the model, unlike those in the older model, follow a nearly periodic progression. — Quanta Magazine, "What’s the Magic Behind Graphene’s ‘Magic’ Angle?," 28 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reciprocal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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