non-reciprocal
|non-re-cip-ro-cal|
C1
/ˌnɒn rɪˈsɪprəkl/
one-sided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-reciprocal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reciprocal' which comes from Latin 'reciprocus', meaning 'returning the same way'.
Historical Evolution
'Reciprocus' transformed into the English word 'reciprocal', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-reciprocal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reciprocal' meant 'returning the same way', and 'non-reciprocal' evolved to mean 'not involving mutual exchange'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving mutual exchange or return.
The agreement was non-reciprocal, benefiting only one party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45