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Accountable vs Reciprocity - What's the difference?

accountable | reciprocity |

As an adjective accountable

is having accountability (individuals have accountability); answerable.

As a noun reciprocity is

the characteristic of being reciprocal, eg of a relationship between people.

accountable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having accountability (individuals have accountability); answerable.
  • Requiring accountability (property or funds require accountability).
  • Liable to be called on to render an account;
  • Being answerable for.
  • Being liable for.
  • (rare) Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.
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    • Synonyms

    * amenable, responsible, liable, answerable

    See also

    * hold to account

    reciprocity

    English

    Noun

    (reciprocity)
  • The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
    • In a friendship, reciprocity occurs where the contribution of each party meets the expectations of the other party.
  • A reciprocal relationship.
  • A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
  • The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations.
  • (psychology) The responses of individuals to the actions of others.