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Meaning of word reciprocal from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

reciprocal   noun

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

Example : Risk is the reciprocal of safety.

Meaning : (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 : Hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype.

Synonyms : reciprocal cross

reciprocal   adjective

Meaning : Concerning each of two or more persons or things. Especially given or done in return.

Example : Reciprocal aid.
Reciprocal trade.
Mutual respect.
Reciprocal privileges at other clubs.

Synonyms : mutual

Not reciprocal.

nonreciprocal

Meaning : Of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function.

Example : The reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a.

Reciprocal meaning in Bengali (Bangla).