Synonyms of reciprocal

reciprocal

adjective

ri-ˈsi-prə-kəl 

as in complementary

related to each other in such a way that one completes the other

the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complementary
• mutual
• supplementary
• collective
• supplemental
• correlative
• cooperative
• communal
• combined
• joint
• symbiotic
• common
• shared
• united
• conjoint

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonreciprocal
• noncomplementary

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reciprocal

French officials condemned the move as hostile and unfounded, while urging citizens in the West African nation to exercise heightened vigilance as reciprocal measures are considered. — Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

Part of that pullback was due to weakness in consumer confident due to the reciprocal tariffs that were imposed last year. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

The fix is to keep trading; share something of your own before asking the next question, so the conversation is reciprocal. — Angela Haupt, Time, 24 June 2026

The Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation under a reciprocal agreement with San Diego police, so neither department investigates its own officers or deputies in on-duty shootings. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026