reciprocally

reciprocally
adverb
1. (often followed by `for') in exchange or in reciprocation
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gave up our seats on the plane and in return received several hundred dollars and seats on the next plane out

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we get many benefits in return for our taxes

Syn: ↑in return
Derived from adjective: ↑reciprocal
2. in an inverse or contrary manner
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inversely related

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"wavelength and frequency are, of course, related reciprocally"- F.A.Geldard

Syn: ↑inversely
Derived from adjective: ↑reciprocal, ↑reciprocal (for: ↑inversely)
3. in a mutual or shared manner
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the agreement was mutually satisfactory

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the goals of the negotiators were not reciprocally exclusive

Syn: ↑mutually
Derived from adjective: ↑reciprocal, ↑mutual (for: ↑mutually)

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