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reciprocals

UK
/rɪˈsɪprəkəlz/
US
/rɪˈsɪprəkəlz/

Translations

reciprocalnoun

reciprocals

pl

reciprocals
pl
UK
/rɪˈsɪprəkəl/
US
/rɪˈsɪprəkəl/
The reciprocal of their friendship was evident in their mutual support.
Взаимность их дружбы была очевидна в их взаимной поддержке.
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.
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.
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