Reciprocal Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Reciprocal

Meaning 1 : hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype

    Synonyms : reciprocal cross
Meaning 2 : concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return

    Example : reciprocal aid,reciprocal trade,reciprocal privileges at other clubs

    Synonyms : mutual
Meaning 3 : (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 4 : of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

    Example : the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a

Meaning 5 : something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else

    Example : risk is the reciprocal of safety

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