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Reciprocal
Rih-SIH-pruh-kuhl
/rɪˈsɪprʌkʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reciprocal
Dictionary meaning
Of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function.
Examples
- The reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a.
- Risk is the reciprocal of safety.
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