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reciprocal
Of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
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adjective
Of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
“The reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a”
adjective
Concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
“Reciprocal aid”
noun
Hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
noun
(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
noun
Something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else
“Risk is the reciprocal of safety”
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The reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a
Reciprocal aid
Reciprocal trade
Mutual respect
Reciprocal privileges at other clubs
Risk is the reciprocal of safety
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