reciprocally
UK[rɪˈsɪprəkli]US[rɪˈsɪprəkli]
adv
in a way that involves two people or groups doing or feeling the same thing to each other; in a mutual way.
adv
in a way that involves a corresponding equivalent action or relationship.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
pro
cal
ly
re
again, back
pro
forward
cal
adjective suffix
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word "reciprocally" originates from the latin verb "reciprocare," meaning "to move back and forth." this verb itself is built from the combination of "re-" (back) and "pro-" (forward), conceptually capturing a to-and-fro motion. the latin adjective "reciprocus" (returning the same way, alternating) was formed from this, entering english as "reciprocal." the adverbial suffix "-ly" was then added in middle english to create "reciprocally." thus, the modern abstract sense of mutual or corresponding action evolved directly from the ancient literal idea of moving alternately backward and forward.
Analysis
Structure: re (again, back) + pro (forward) + cal (adjective suffix) + ly (adverb suffix)
- re: latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- pro: latin origin, a prefix meaning "forward" or "in favor of".
- cal: latin origin (via -alis), an adjective-forming suffix.
- ly: old english origin, an adverb-forming suffix.
Examples
the two nations agreed to reduce tariffs reciprocally.
trust and respect must be given reciprocally for a partnership to thrive.
the benefits of the trade agreement are expected to flow reciprocally between the regions.