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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Reciprocal \Re*cip"ro*cal\ (r[-e]*s[i^]p"r[-o]*kal), a. [L.
     reciprocus; of unknown origin.]
     1. Recurring in vicissitude; alternate.
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     2. Done by each to the other; interchanging or interchanged;
        given and received; due from each to each; mutual; as,
        reciprocal love; reciprocal duties.
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              Let our reciprocal vows be remembered. --Shak.
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     3. Mutually interchangeable.
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              These two rules will render a definition reciprocal
              with the thing defined.               --I. Watts.
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     4. (Gram.) Reflexive; -- applied to pronouns and verbs, but
        sometimes limited to such pronouns as express mutual
        action.
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     5. (Math.) Used to denote different kinds of mutual relation;
        often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals
        for given quantities. See the Phrases below.
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     Reciprocal equation (Math.), one which remains unchanged in
        form when the reciprocal of the unknown quantity is
        substituted for that quantity.
  
     Reciprocal figures (Geom.), two figures of the same kind
        (as triangles, parallelograms, prisms, etc.), so related
        that two sides of the one form the extremes of a
        proportion of which the means are the two corresponding
        sides of the other; in general, two figures so related
        that the first corresponds in some special way to the
        second, and the second corresponds in the same way to the
        first.
  
     Reciprocal proportion (Math.), a proportion such that, of
        four terms taken in order, the first has to the second the
        same ratio which the fourth has to the third, or the first
        has to the second the same ratio which the reciprocal of
        the third has to the reciprocal of the fourth. Thus, 2:5:
        :20:8 form a reciprocal proportion, because 2:5:
        :1/20:1/8.
  
     Reciprocal quantities (Math.), any two quantities which
        produce unity when multiplied together.
  
     Reciprocal ratio (Math.), the ratio between the reciprocals
        of two quantities; as, the reciprocal ratio of 4 to 9 is
        that of 1/4 to [frac19].
  
     Reciprocal terms (Logic), those terms which have the same
        signification, and, consequently, are convertible, and may
        be used for each other.
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     Syn: Mutual; alternate.
  
     Usage: Reciprocal, Mutual. The distinctive idea of mutual
            is, that the parties unite by interchange in the same
            act; as, a mutual covenant; mutual affection, etc. The
            distinctive idea of reciprocal is, that one party acts
            by way of return or response to something previously
            done by the other party; as, a reciprocal kindness;
            reciprocal reproaches, etc. Love is reciprocal when
            the previous affection of one party has drawn forth
            the attachment of the other. To make it mutual in the
            strictest sense, the two parties should have fallen in
            love at the same time; but as the result is the same,
            the two words are here used interchangeably. The
            ebbing and flowing of the tide is a case where the
            action is reciprocal, but not mutual.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Reciprocal \Re*cip"ro*cal\, n.
     1. That which is reciprocal to another thing.
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              Corruption is a reciprocal to generation. --Bacon.
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     2. (Arith. & Alg.) The quotient arising from dividing unity
        by any quantity; thus 1/4 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.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Inverse \In*verse"\, a. [L. inversus, p. p. of invertere: cf. F.
     inverse. See Invert.]
     1. Opposite in order, relation, or effect; reversed;
        inverted; reciprocal; -- opposed to direct.
  
     2. (Bot.) Inverted; having a position or mode of attachment
        the reverse of that which is usual.
  
     3. (Math.) Opposite in nature and effect; -- said with
        reference to any two operations, which, when both are
        performed in succession upon any quantity, reproduce that
        quantity; as, multiplication is the inverse operation to
        division. The symbol of an inverse operation is the symbol
        of the direct operation with -1 as an index. Thus sin-1 x
        means the arc whose sine is x.
  
     Inverse figures (Geom.), two figures, such that each point
        of either figure is inverse to a corresponding point in
        the order figure.
  
     Inverse points (Geom.), two points lying on a line drawn
        from the center of a fixed circle or sphere, and so
        related that the product of their distances from the
        center of the circle or sphere is equal to the square of
        the radius.
  
     Inverse, or Reciprocal, ratio (Math.), the ratio of the
        reciprocals of two quantities.
  
     Inverse, or Reciprocal, proportion, an equality between
        a direct ratio and a reciprocal ratio; thus, 4 : 2 : : 1/3
        : 1/6, or 4 : 2 : : 3 : 6, inversely.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Reciprocal \Re*cip"ro*cal\, n.
     1. That which is reciprocal to another thing.
  
              Corruption is a reciprocal to generation. --Bacon.
  
     2. (Arith. & Alg.) The quotient arising from dividing unity
        by any quantity; thus 3/4 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.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Reciprocal \Re*cip"ro*cal\, a. [L. reciprocus; of unknown
     origin.]
     1. Recurring in vicissitude; alternate.
  
     2. Done by each to the other; interchanging or interchanged;
        given and received; due from each to each; mutual; as,
        reciprocal love; reciprocal duties.
  
              Let our reciprocal vows be remembered. --Shak.
  
     3. Mutually interchangeable.
  
              These two rules will render a definition reciprocal
              with the thing defined.               --I. Watts.
  
     4. (Gram.) Reflexive; -- applied to pronouns and verbs, but
        sometimes limited to such pronouns as express mutual
        action.
  
     5. (Math.) Used to denote different kinds of mutual relation;
        often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals
        for given quantities. See the Phrases below.
  
     Reciprocal equation (Math.), one which remains unchanged in
        form when the reciprocal of the unknown quantity is
        substituted for that quantity.
  
     Reciprocal figures (Geom.), two figures of the same kind
        (as triangles, parallelograms, prisms, etc.), so related
        that two sides of the one form the extremes of a
        proportion of which the means are the two corresponding
        sides of the other; in general, two figures so related
        that the first corresponds in some special way to the
        second, and the second corresponds in the same way to the
        first.
  
     Reciprocal proportion (Math.), a proportion such that, of
        four terms taken in order, the first has to the second the
        same ratio which the fourth has to the third, or the first
        has to the second the same ratio which the reciprocal of
        the third has to the reciprocal of the fourth. Thus, 2:5:
        :20:8 form a reciprocal proportion, because 2:5:
        :1/20:1/8.
  
     Reciprocal quantities (Math.), any two quantities which
        produce unity when multiplied together.
  
     Reciprocal ratio (Math.), the ratio between the reciprocals
        of two quantities; as, the reciprocal ratio of 4 to 9 is
        that of 3/4 to 1/9.
  
     Reciprocal terms (Logic), those terms which have the same
        signification, and, consequently, are convertible, and may
        be used for each other.
  
     Syn: Mutual; alternate.
  
     Usage: Reciprocal, Mutual. The distinctive idea of mutual
            is, that the parties unite by interchange in the same
            act; as, a mutual covenant; mutual affection, etc. The
            distinctive idea of reciprocal is, that one party acts
            by way of return or response to something previously
            done by the other party; as, a reciprocal kindness;
            reciprocal reproaches, etc. Love is reciprocal when
            the previous affection of one party has drawn forth
            the attachment of the other. To make it mutual in the
            strictest sense, the two parties should have fallen in
            love at the same time; but as the result is the same,
            the two words are here used interchangeably. The
            ebbing and flowing of the tide is a case where the
            action is reciprocal, but not mutual.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]


  reciprocal
       adj 1: concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially
              given or done in return; "reciprocal aid"; "reciprocal
              trade"; "mutual respect"; "reciprocal privileges at
              other clubs" [syn: mutual] [ant: nonreciprocal]
       2: of or relating to or suggestive of complementation;
          "interchangeable electric outlets" [syn: complementary,
          interchangeable]
       3: of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity
          or function; "the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a"
       n 1: something (a term or expression or concept) that has a
            reciprocal relation to something else; "risk is the
            reciprocal of safety"
       2: (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 [syn: multiplicative inverse]
       3: hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the
          sexes associated with each genotype [syn: reciprocal
          cross]

From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  reciprocal
     Αγγλικά a.
     1 αμοιβαίος
     2 αντίστροφος

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  reciprocal
     a.
     1 Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by
  each party towards the other or others; two-way.
     2 Mutually interchangeable.
     3 (lb en grammar) Expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and
  verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive.
     4 (lb en math) (n-g: Used to denote different kinds of mutual
  relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for
  given quantities.)
     5 Done, given, felt, or owed in return.
     n.
     1 (lb en arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another
  given number; the result of exchange the numerator and the denominator
  of a fraction.
     2 (lb en grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  reciprocal
     a.
     1 Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by
  each party towards the other or others; two-way.
     2 Mutually interchangeable.
     3 (lb en grammar) Expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and
  verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive.
     4 (lb en math) (n-g: Used to denote different kinds of mutual
  relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for
  given quantities.)
     5 Done, given, felt, or owed in return.
     n.
     1 (lb en arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another
  given number; the result of exchange the numerator and the denominator
  of a fraction.
     2 (lb en grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  reciprocal
     a.
     1 Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by
  each party towards the other or others; two-way.
     2 Mutually interchangeable.
     3 (lb en grammar) Expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and
  verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive.
     4 (lb en math) (n-g: Used to denote different kinds of mutual
  relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for
  given quantities.)
     5 Done, given, felt, or owed in return.
     n.
     1 (lb en arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another
  given number; the result of exchange the numerator and the denominator
  of a fraction.
     2 (lb en grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  reciprocal
     a.
     1 Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by
  each party towards the other or others; two-way.
     2 Mutually interchangeable.
     3 (lb en grammar) Expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and
  verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive.
     4 (lb en math) (n-g: Used to denote different kinds of mutual
  relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for
  given quantities.)
     5 Done, given, felt, or owed in return.
     n.
     1 (lb en arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another
  given number; the result of exchange the numerator and the denominator
  of a fraction.
     2 (lb en grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  reciprocal
     Englanti a.
     keskinäinen, vastavuoroinen
     Englanti n.
     (yhteys: matematiikka) käänteisluku

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  reciprocal
     Engelska a.
     reciprok
     Engelska n.
     multiplikativ invers

From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]


  Reciprocal /ɹɪsˈɪpɹəkəl/
  متبادل

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  reciprocal //ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l// 
  1. взаи́мен
  done by each of two people towards the other
  2. реципро́чен
  done, given, felt, or owed in return