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reciprocals

/rɪˈsɪprəkəlz/

Translations

reciprocalnoun

reciprocals

/rɪˈsɪprəkəl/

l'inverseMathématiques.

The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

L'inverse de 5 est 1/5.

Additional translations

contrepartieSens de « correspondant » ou « équivalent » dans un contexte formel.

Synonyms

multiplicative inverse

inverse

reciprocal number

reciprocal value

inverse element

reciprocal element

Definitions

reciprocalnoun

A mathematical expression or function so related to another that their product is one; the quantity obtained by dividing the number one by a given quantity.

The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

A counterpart or equivalent in a different context or system.

Each clause in the contract has a reciprocal to balance the obligations.