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Vinony

reciprocally

adverb

  1. in a reciprocal manner; by way of returning
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adv

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin reciprocusder. English reciprocal Middle English -ly English -ly English reciprocally From reciprocal + -ly.

  1. In a reciprocal manner; by way of returning (e.g. a favour, insult, etc).

    “In the process of production, human beings work not only upon nature, but also upon one another. They produce only by working together in a specified manner and reciprocally exchanging their activities.”

    “When younger brother calls [his elder brother's wife] his "co-wife" and reciprocally, when she calls him co-husband," rights in sexuality are being satirized.”