Etymology

reciprocally

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Today it means: In a reciprocal manner; by way of returning (e.g. a favour, insult, etc). Full definition →

English reciprocal ← Latin reciprocus
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  1. Latinreciprocus
  2. Englishreciprocal
  3. English todayreciprocally

From reciprocal + -ly.

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