Explanation
Mutuality in giving, responding, obligation, or linguistic attention. It treats communication as a sequence of mutually opened and answered moves.
Example
The thanks is followed by an offer of further help.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Reciprocity” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It treats communication as a sequence of mutually opened and answered moves.
Resonance
In the atlas, Reciprocity forms a node joined by 5 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 238
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Reciprocity“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-238-006. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-238-006The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.