reciprocal

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/adj
Middle School
1

Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way.

2

Mutually interchangeable.

3

Expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive.

4

Used to denote different kinds of mutual relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for given quantities.

5

Done, given, felt, or owed in return.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing