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 reciprocally reciprocally /rɪˈsɪprəkəli/

adverb

  1. In an inverse or contrary manner  ( reciprocally , inversely )
    in an inverse or contrary manner
     Inversely related
    inversely related
     Wavelength and frequency are, of course, related reciprocally
    wavelength and frequency are, of course, related reciprocally
  2. In a mutual or shared manner  ( mutually , reciprocally )
    in a mutual or shared manner
     The agreement was mutually satisfactory
    the agreement was mutually satisfactory
     The goals of the negotiators were not reciprocally exclusive
    the goals of the negotiators were not reciprocally exclusive
  3. (often followed by 'for') in exchange or in reciprocation  ( in return , reciprocally )
    (often followed by 'for') in exchange or in reciprocation
     Gave up our seats on the plane and in return received several hundred dollars and seats on the next plane out
    gave up our seats on the plane and in return received several hundred dollars and seats on the next plane out
     We get many benefits in return for our taxes
    we get many benefits in return for our taxes