reciprocative

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet, dass etwas als Antwort gegeben oder getan wird; sich auf einen wechselseitigen Austausch beziehend. Wird im modernen Englischen selten verwendet und ist weitgehend durch 'reciprocal' ersetzt worden.

An obsolete adjective meaning given or done in return; relating to mutual exchange. It is rarely used in modern English, having been largely replaced by 'reciprocal'.

1. Mutual or given in returnC1formal

   Involving an exchange of actions, feelings, or obligations between two or more parties; given or done in return.

   Gegenseitig

   • Their relationship was built on reciprocative trust and support.
   • The treaty established a reciprocative agreement for trade benefits.
   • She appreciated his reciprocative kindness after she helped him.

   Synonymecomplementarycorrespondinginterchangeablemutualreciprocalshared

   Antonymeone-sidedunidirectionalunreciprocated

2. Alternating motionC2formal

   Moving alternately backward and forward, like a pendulum or a piston.

   Hin- und Herbewegung

   • The engine's reciprocative motion converts linear movement into rotational energy.
   • The saw uses a reciprocative blade to cut through the wood.
   • The machine's reciprocative action was smooth and efficient.

   Synonymealternatingback and forthoscillatingto and fro