reciprocal
adjective
given or felt by each toward the other; mutual.
nonreciprocal
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a word derived from
reciprocal.
Example Sentences
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Known as nonreciprocal components, they are widely used in microwave and optical systems to direct signals and reduce unwanted reflections.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
But what if, having ignored the warnings, a person finds themself in a nonreciprocal dynamic?
From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2025
However, some magnetic materials have an optical diode effect -- an unconventional nonreciprocal absorption of light manifested by the material itself.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 18, 2024
These engineered crystal lattices transport sound in highly unusual, nonreciprocal ways, reminiscent of how electrons travel with unique features in topological insulators.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 18, 2022
It is a nonreciprocal transaction of interest or attention, on unequal terms of exchange.
From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2019
