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reciprocal
adjective
noun
of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
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- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- R
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- ECIPROCA
- Scrabble score
- 16
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Pronunciation
ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l
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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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Example Sentences
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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