nonreciprocal

• Qualifie une situation, une action ou une relation qui n'est pas réciproque, c'est-à-dire qui ne se fait pas en retour ou qui est à sens unique.

Describes a situation or relationship that is not mutual or not given in return.

1. Not mutual or reciprocalC1formal

   Describes a situation, action, or relationship where one side does not respond in kind or where the exchange is not equal.

   non réciproque

   • The treaty established a nonreciprocal trade agreement, benefiting only one country.
   • Their friendship was nonreciprocal; he always gave support but received none.
   • The scientist noted a nonreciprocal interaction between the two chemical compounds.

   Synonymesasymmetricone-sidedunequalunilateralunreciprocatedunrequited

   Antonymesmutualreciprocal