reciprocal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Adjective

reciprocal (no comparative or superlative)

1. Of an action, feeling, etc, done, felt, etc, by each of two people to, on or towards the other.
2. In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction

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• mutual, two-way
• converse, inverse, inverted, cross

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• reciprocity

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[edit] Noun

reciprocal (plural reciprocals)

1. (arithmetic) Of a number, the number obtained by dividing 1 by the given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.

   0.5 is the reciprocal of 2.

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• (in arithmetic): multiplicative inverse

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