reciprocatory

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к взаимному обмену или характеризующийся им.

An obsolete adjective meaning relating to or characterized by mutual exchange or reciprocation.

1. Mutual or given in returnC2formal

   Describes something that is given, done, or owed to each other; involving mutual exchange.

   Взаимный

   • The two nations signed a reciprocatory trade agreement.
   • Their relationship was built on reciprocatory respect and kindness.
   • The treaty established reciprocatory obligations between the parties.

   Synonymscorrespondingequivalentgive-and-takeinterchangeablematchingmutualreciprocal

2. Alternating motionC2formal

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

   Возвратно-поступательный

   • The engine uses a reciprocatory motion to convert pressure into rotation.
   • A reciprocatory saw is ideal for cutting through tough materials.
   • The machine's reciprocatory action creates a smooth, consistent cut.

   Synonymsalternatingback and forthoscillatingto and fro

   Antonymscontinuousnonreciprocatingone-wayrotaryunidirectional