Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

reciprocal

[ri-sip-ruh-kuhl] / rɪˈsɪp rə kəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Traditional theories were designed for reciprocal interactions, where action and reaction are equal.

From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026

Trump's decision to lower reciprocal tariffs on India earlier this year from 50% to 18% after a 10-month impasse was met with a huge sense of relief in Delhi.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Beijing and Washington agreed in principle to include relevant agricultural goods in the reciprocal tariff-reduction framework and to set guiding targets for expanding two-way agricultural trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

In the nine months following the April 2025 imposition of reciprocal tariffs, Chinese exports to the United States declined by an estimated $109 billion against the 2022-24 baseline.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I was really into tongue twisters and funny Shel Silverstein stuff back then, and I loved reciprocal reciting, surprising him with things he’d never heard.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




Vocabulary lists containing reciprocal


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "reciprocal" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com