Definition of Reciprocal

Noun

  • hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
    - reciprocal cross
  • (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
    - multiplicative inverse
  • something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else
    "risk is the reciprocal of safety"

Adjective

  • of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
    "the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a"
  • concerning each of two or more persons or things
    especially given or done in return
    "reciprocal aid"
    "reciprocal trade"
    "mutual respect"
    "reciprocal privileges at other clubs"
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Unscramble reciprocal

397 unscramble word found using the letters reciprocal.
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