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reciprocal
noun(re-cip-ro-cal)
hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
Synonyms: reciprocal cross,
reciprocal
adjective(re-cip-ro-cal)
concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
Synonyms: mutual,
Antonyms: nonreciprocal,
Examples:
Reciprocal aid.
Reciprocal trade.
Reciprocal privileges at other clubs.
reciprocal
noun(re-cip-ro-cal)
(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,
reciprocal
adjective(re-cip-ro-cal)
of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
Examples:
The reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a.
reciprocal
noun(re-cip-ro-cal)
something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else
Examples:
Risk is the reciprocal of safety.

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