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reciprocal in WordNet English dictionary

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