Definitions for reciprocation

reciprocation re·cip·ro·ca·tion

Spelling: [ri-sip-ruh-key-shuh n]
IPA: /rɪˌsɪp rəˈkeɪ ʃən/

Reciprocation is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 1224 anagrams from letters in reciprocation (acceiinooprrt).

Definitions for reciprocation

noun

  1. an act or instance of reciprocating.
  2. a returning, usually for something given.
  3. a mutual giving and receiving.
  4. the state of being reciprocal or corresponding.

Origin of reciprocation

First recorded in 1520-30, reciprocation is from the Latin word reciprocātiōn- (stem of reciprocātiō). See reciprocate, -ion

Examples for reciprocation

But it remains fixed in one place, without any reciprocation of love.

She saw in either—as around—only a reciprocation of contempt.

Sufficiently convinced that he might know what he was doing, I set my boundaries: hands only, external only, no reciprocation.

A rotary or other movement may be obtained from this reciprocation.

Such is the relation of the terms of a syllogism in regard to reciprocation and antithesis.

In love I recognise solely the principle of reciprocation, as it obtains in Nature.

Her lack of reciprocation did not abate his passion, it aggravated it.

This was reciprocation of derogatory sentiment with a vengeance!

Every sentiment seemed a reciprocation of sympathy, and every look, of intelligence.

And, I appreciate the reciprocation of warm nuts and having a decent five hours sleep when I take a red-eye.

Word Value for reciprocation
Scrable

19

Words with friends

23

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