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reciprocal

/rɪˈsɪprəkl/

reciprocalnoun

reciprocals

/rɪˈsɪprəkəl/

Translations

обратная величина

In mathematics, the reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

В математике обратная величина числа — это 1, делённое на это число.

взаимность

The reciprocal of their friendship was evident in their mutual support.

Взаимность их дружбы была очевидна в их взаимной поддержке.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

reciprocal element

multiplicative inverse

inverse

reciprocal number

reciprocal value

inverse element

reciprocaladjective

more reciprocal

Comp.

most reciprocal

Super.

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Translations

взаимный

They have a reciprocal agreement to help each other.

У них есть взаимное соглашение помогать друг другу.

Additional translations

ответный

обоюдный

Definitions

Given, felt, or done in return; mutual.

Their relationship was based on reciprocal respect and understanding.

Concerning or involving an exchange or interaction between two or more parties.

The two countries signed a reciprocal trade agreement to benefit both economies.

(Mathematics) Relating to a quantity or function whose product with a given quantity is one; pertaining to a multiplicative inverse.

Seven and one-seventh are reciprocal numbers in arithmetic.

Synonyms