reciprocating JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/rɪˌsɪpˈroʊkəˌteɪtɪŋ/ · re.sip.ro.ca.ting
verb
- To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing. I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly.
- To give something else in response (where the 'thing' may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift. She reciprocated his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
- To move backwards and forwards, like a piston. A reciprocating engine uses a piston to convert energy into motion.
adjective
- That moves backwards and forwards. The reciprocating motion of the engine created a smooth, consistent sound.
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Did you know? The term 'reciprocating' has been used in various contexts, including engineering, psychology, and social sciences, to describe the exchange of actions, feelings, or responses between individuals or systems.