reciprocity vs synergy

reciprocity

noun
  • A reciprocal relationship. 

  • A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence. 

  • A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun. 

  • The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people. 

  • The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations). 

  • The responses of individuals to the actions of others. 

synergy

noun
  • The cooperation of two or more nerves, muscles, organs, etc. 

  • Benefits resulting from combining different groups, people, objects or processes. 

  • A synonym of binding energy. 

  • The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum. 

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