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    reciprocal - Dictionary definition and meaning for word reciprocal

    Definition
    (noun) something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else
    Example Sentence
    • risk is the reciprocal of safety
    Definition
    (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 Definition
    (noun) hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
    Synonyms : reciprocal cross
    Definition
    (adj) concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
    Synonyms : mutual
    Example Sentence
    • reciprocal aid
    • reciprocal trade
    • mutual respect
    • reciprocal privileges at other clubs
    Definition
    (adj) of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
    Example Sentence
    • the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for reciprocal

x= 1/y , it is reciprocal because x and y can be exchangeable.

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when multiplying a ratio,, we have to mutually multiply both denominator and numerator with a quantity

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