Synonyms of reciprocal

reciprocal

adjective

ri-ˈsi-prə-kəl 

as in complementary

related to each other in such a way that one completes the other

the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complementary
• mutual
• supplementary
• collective
• supplemental
• correlative
• cooperative
• communal
• combined
• joint
• symbiotic
• common
• shared
• united
• conjoint

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonreciprocal
• noncomplementary

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reciprocal

Among the discussions is a reciprocal tariff reduction framework on products worth $30 billion or more. — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Identify where your audience goes for information and build authentic, ongoing, reciprocal relationships with those sources as opposed to transactional, one-off pitches to reach the largest audience. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

That reciprocal impact, according to Canadian officials, will purposefully target key sectors and states — like Michigan — with particular economic and political importance in the United States. — Grant Schwab, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Autistic people of all genders often struggle with nuances of social communication like decoding nonverbal cues, identifying shifts in tone or asking reciprocal questions. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026