Reciprocal Definition & Meaning
reciprocal
- adjective
- 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"
- of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function; "the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a"
- noun
- something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else; "risk is the reciprocal of safety"
- (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is
- the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7
- hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
"Reciprocal" in song lyrics
See how reciprocal is used in real songs:
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"Shots in his head rest spun around like reciprocal"
Bronze Nazareth — Chambers of Four -
"The nature of life is just just and reciprocal"
Molemen f/ Capital D — Redemption -
"Reflect negative senses and flip em reciprocal"
Wismen — Tarantula's Web
Words that rhyme with reciprocal
Usage tips for "reciprocal"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "reciprocal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for reciprocal to find words that pair well.
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