RECIPROCALS
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Reciprocals.
Reciprocals - as an adjective
Concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
Example: "Reciprocal aid"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mutualAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonreciprocalReciprocals - as a noun
Something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else
Example: "Risk is the reciprocal of safety"
(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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
multiplicative inverseHybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reciprocal crossReciprocals - as an adjective satellite
Of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
Example: "The reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a"
Example Sentences
"The reciprocals of 3 and 1/3 are each other."
"The concept of reciprocals is fundamental in studying inverse functions."
"Finding reciprocals is useful in solving proportion problems."
"Multiplicative inverses are also known as reciprocals."
"The concept of reciprocals extends to matrices in linear algebra."
Word Game Points
Is RECIPROCALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reciprocals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECIPROCALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is RECIPROCALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reciprocals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECIPROCALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is RECIPROCALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reciprocals is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECIPROCALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
