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Cooperation vs Reciprocity - What's the difference?

cooperation | reciprocity |

As nouns the difference between cooperation and reciprocity

is that cooperation is cooperation while reciprocity is the characteristic of being reciprocal, eg of a relationship between people.

cooperation

English

Alternative forms

* (l) *

Noun

  • (usually, uncountable) The act of cooperating.
  • Active help from a person, organization, etc.
  • An orderly sharing of space or resources.
  • Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.
  • Antonyms

    * (l)

    References

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    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.