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reciprocally

1. In a reciprocal manner; so that each affects the other, and is equally affected by it; interchangeably; mutually. These two particles to reciprocally affect each other with the same force. (Bentley)

2. (Science: mathematics) In the manner of reciprocals.

(Science: mathematics) Reciprocally proportional, proportional, as two variable quantities, so that the one shall have a constant ratio to the reciprocal of the other.