Definition of reciprocals

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Definition of reciprocals

  • hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. reciprocal cross
  • concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return (adjective)

    Examples

    1. reciprocal aid
    2. reciprocal trade
    3. reciprocal privileges at other clubs

    Synonyms

    1. mutual
  • (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)

    Synonyms

    1. multiplicative inverse
  • of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a
  • something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else (noun)

    Examples

    1. risk is the reciprocal of safety

See definition of reciprocals in Merriam Webster