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Reciprocal

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Definitions for Reciprocal

noun
something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else
Examples
  1. risk is the reciprocal of safety
noun
(mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2
Synonyms
multiplicative inverse
Examples
  1. the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7
noun
hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
Synonyms
reciprocal cross
adjective
concerning each of two or more persons or things
Synonyms
Examples
  1. especially given or done in return
  2. reciprocal aid
  3. reciprocal trade
  4. mutual respect
  5. reciprocal privileges at other clubs
adjective
of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
Examples
  1. the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a

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