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reciprocal noun
Meaning : Something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else.
Example :
Risk is the reciprocal of safety.
Meaning : (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2. The multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7.
Synonyms : multiplicative inverse
Meaning : Hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype.
Synonyms : reciprocal cross
reciprocal adjective
Meaning : Concerning each of two or more persons or things. Especially given or done in return.
Example :
Reciprocal aid.
Reciprocal trade.
Mutual respect.
Reciprocal privileges at other clubs.
Synonyms : mutual
Not reciprocal.
nonreciprocalMeaning : Of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function.
Example :
The reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a.
