reciprocal

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   Recurring in vicissitude; alternate.

2. 2adjective

   Done by each to the other; interchanging or interchanged; given and received; due from each to each; mutual; as, reciprocal love; reciprocal duties.

3. 3adjective

   Mutually interchangeable.

4. 4adjective

   Reflexive; -- applied to pronouns and verbs, but sometimes limited to such pronouns as express mutual action.

5. 5adjective

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

6. 6noun

   That which is reciprocal to another thing.

7. 7noun

   The quotient arising from dividing unity by any quantity; thus, / is the reciprocal of 4; 1/(a +b) is the reciprocal of a + b. The reciprocal of a fraction is the fraction inverted, or the denominator divided by the numerator.

8. 8noun

   hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype

9. 9noun

   (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

10. 10noun

    something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else

    "risk is the reciprocal of safety"

11. 11adjective

    of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

    "the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a"

12. 12adjective

    concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return

    "reciprocal aid"

    "reciprocal trade"

    Synonyms

    mutual