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Definition

In a reciprocal manner; in a similar way; in the same kind.

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Origins

Calque of Latin in specie.

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In Context

  • "Vardy drilled over after getting behind Bartley and also hit the side-netting, resulting in the loudest cheer of the day from the Swansea fans after he kicked an advertising board in frustration. He responded in kind by showing them three fingers with one hand and making a zero with the other."
  • "Armor-piercing shells were heading up the shell hoists, but this procedure took a few minutes, allowing the battered American flagship to reply in kind, the gunners somewhat motivated to set new records for the rate of fire as the cruiser raked the larger ship from stem to stern in response."
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Also Said As

  • equivalently
  • reciprocally
  • similarly
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See Also

  • compensation
  • emolument
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