reciprocally
reciprocally — adverb
1. when two people, groups, or sides each give or do the same thing to one another,
when two people, groups, or sides each give or do the same thing to one another, creating a balanced exchange where both sides receive equal treatment
The two universities agreed to share library resources reciprocally, so both science departments saved money.
reciprocally + verb of agreement (agreed to share)
During the merger, Liam's firm and Nikhil's company promised to protect each other's staff reciprocally.
Amihan and Beatriz agreed to review each other's work reciprocally throughout the semester.
The peace treaty required both nations to withdraw their troops reciprocally over six months.
- mutually
the most direct synonym, slightly less formal and more common in everyday use
- in return
emphasises that one action is a response to another, often with a time delay
- correspondingly
more formal, focuses on logical matching rather than direct exchange
- unilaterally
describes one side acting alone without expecting anything from the other
- one-sidedly
highlights an unequal relationship where only one side gives or benefits
文法句型
reciprocally + verb
verb + reciprocally
用法筆記
Commonly found in formal or academic writing about agreements, treaties, exchanges, and relationships between two parties. The verb it modifies almost always requires a plural or collective subject — you cannot use it with a singular subject that acts alone.
常見錯誤
2. describes a situation where two things have an opposite or reversed connection —
describes a situation where two things have an opposite or reversed connection — when one goes up, the other goes down, or when one is true, the opposite is also true
In economics, supply and demand are linked reciprocally — as one rises, the other falls.
reciprocally + linked (describing inverse connection)
Researchers found the two variables changed reciprocally: when one rose, the other fell.
changed reciprocally: [specific example] clause
In physics, the distance between two objects and the force of gravity are reciprocally related.
Darius noted his sleep quality and stress level affected each other reciprocally throughout the study.
- inversely
more specific to mathematical and scientific contexts; the closest synonym for this sense
- conversely
used to introduce a contrasting statement in arguments and reasoning, not limited to measurable relationships
- vice versa
a fixed Latin phrase meaning the opposite order is also true, common in informal and formal writing
- proportionally
describes a relationship where changes move in the same direction, the opposite of an inverse relationship
- directly
indicates that two things are connected in a straightforward way without reversal
文法句型
reciprocally + adjective (e.g., reciprocally related)
verb + reciprocally
用法筆記
Frequently used in mathematics, science, and logic to describe inverse relationships. The word or phrase it modifies typically expresses a connection (related, linked, connected, affected) rather than a single action.