reciprocal

noun
UK: /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/
US: /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/

  1. A mathematical expression or function that, when multiplied by another, equals one.

    1. Two and one-half are reciprocal of two.
    2. The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5, crucial for solving equations with fractions involving reciprocal calculations.

Synonyms

mutual corresponding complementary inverse
reciprocal adjective

  1. Given, felt, or done in return.

    1. They have a reciprocal agreement.
    2. The countries established a reciprocal trade agreement to boost their economies using reciprocal arrangements.

  2. Relating to or shared by each of two or more people or things.

    1. Their feelings were reciprocal.
    2. The success of the project depends on reciprocal trust and cooperation between team members using reciprocal collaboration.

  3. Mathematics: Related in such a way that one completes or is the equivalent of the other.

    1. 5 is the reciprocal of 1/5.
    2. In the equation, 'y' is the reciprocal function of 'x' when their product equals one using reciprocal functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "reciprocal" is /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/ in British English and /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reciprocal": mutual, corresponding, complementary, inverse.

Example usage of "reciprocal": "Two and one-half are reciprocal of two.". More examples on the page.