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reciprocal

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/rɪˈsɪprəkl/ · re-cip-ro-cal

Involving mutual action or relationship.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Involving mutual action or relationship.

باہمی عمل یا تعلق رکھنا.

باہمی

baahmi

Synonyms

mutualsharedtwo-sidedباہمیمشترکہدو طرفہ

Antonyms

unilateralone-sidedیک طرفہبے جانب

Common Collocations

  • reciprocal relationship
  • reciprocal agreement
  • reciprocal actions

Example Sentences

In a reciprocal relationship, both parties benefit from the agreement.

باہمی تعلق میں، دونوں فریق اس معاہدے سے فائدہ اٹھاتے ہیں۔

Baahmi talaq mein, dono fareeq is moahiday se faida uthatay hain.

The mathematician explained reciprocal functions to his students.

ریاضی دان نے اپنے طلباء کو باہمی افعال کی وضاحت کی۔

Riyazi dan ne apne talba ko baahmi af'aal ki wazahat ki.

They reached a reciprocal agreement that satisfied both sides.

انہوں نے ایک باہمی معاہدے پر پہنچا جو دونوں جانب کو مطمئن کرتا ہے۔

Unhon ne aik baahmi moahiday par pohanchha jo dono janib ko mutma'in karta hai.

Easily Confused With

reciprocity:Reciprocal describes mutual interaction, while reciprocity refers to the concept of exchanging things especially in a social context.

Word Family

reciprocity
nounباہمی اثر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'reciprocal' as 'returning' or 'giving back'.

Visualize two people exchanging gifts.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خدا نے چاہا تو ہوئے ایک دوسرے کے کام، | یہی ہے باہمی تعلق کا پیغام.

Khuda ne chaha to huye aik dosray ke kaam, | Yehi hai baahmi talaq ka paighaam.

If God wills, they became each other's helper, | This is the message of reciprocal relationship.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹو گے.

Jo booge, wahi kaato ge.

As you sow, so shall you reap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reciprocus" — returning

First known use: 16th century

The word 'reciprocal' was adopted in English from Latin in the late 16th century, and it has maintained its meaning related to mutual exchange.