reciprocative

• Adjectif vieilli signifiant donné ou fait en retour ; relatif à un échange mutuel. Rarement utilisé en anglais moderne, largement remplacé par « reciprocal ».

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.

   réciproque

   • 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.

   Synonymescomplementarycorrespondinginterchangeablemutualreciprocalshared

   Antonymesone-sidedunidirectionalunreciprocated

2. Alternating motionC2formal

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

   mouvement alternatif

   • 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.

   Synonymesalternatingback and forthoscillatingto and fro