adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
That moves back and forth or up and down.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Of an engine type, that has one or more pistons that move back and forth or up and down.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
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3
adj
Meaning 3
Of an other machine, whose mechanism relies on a back and forth or up and down motion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
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4
adj
Meaning 4
Of a person or their actions, responding in kind.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
reciprocating behavior
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: reciprocal, reciprocatory
Antonyms: none provided
5
verb
Meaning 5
present participle and gerund of reciprocate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
See reciprocate § Etymology.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Greek:
παλινδρομικός
(palindromikós)
— that moves backwards and forwards
Manx:
maylartagh
— that moves backwards and forwards
Manx:
covuilltagh
— that moves backwards and forwards