reciprocal

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/

noun

  1. 1

    The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.

    0.5 is the reciprocal of 2.
  2. 2

    (grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.

adjective

  1. 1

    Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way.

    reciprocal love; reciprocal duties
  2. 2

    Mutually interchangeable.

  3. 3

    (grammar) expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive

  4. 4

    Used to denote different kinds of mutual relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for given quantities.

  5. 5

    Done, given, felt, or owed in return

    a reciprocal invitation to lunch

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