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irreciprocally

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In an irreciprocal manner; by not giving back some expected response.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Examples

  • They say his farewell was bidden irreciprocally. (i.e., either they or he did not respond to it)
  • Jane irreciprocally knows Mark. (he does not know her)

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From irreciprocal + -ly or ir- + reciprocally.