reciprocally

adverb

re·​cip·​ro·​cal·​ly ri-ˈsi-prə-k(ə-)lē 

1

: inversely

wavelength and frequency are, of course, related reciprocally

—F. A. Geldard

2

: mutually

the ultimate goals of the various negotiators are not reciprocally exclusive

—W. R. Frye

3

: in return

he trusted his friend and his friend reciprocally trusted him

4

: conversely

Word History

Etymology

reciprocal entry 1 + -ly

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