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reciprocal

Pronunciation: [rɪˈsɪprəkl]

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Learn how to use reciprocal in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when two people or groups affect each other equally. If you help someone and they help you back, that’s a reciprocal relationship.

Example

They have a reciprocal friendship where both support each other.

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In a one-sided relationship, there is no reciprocal support; only one person helps.

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Is their friendship based on mutual and reciprocal feelings?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a number that is flipped over. If you have a fraction, like 1/2, its reciprocal is 2/1 (or just 2).

Example

The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

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Three does not equal its reciprocal, which is 1/3.

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What is the reciprocal of 10?

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) something that is mutual or done in return. If something is given and then something of equal value is given back, that is reciprocal.

Example

They made a reciprocal agreement to trade items of equal value.

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There was no reciprocal arrangement in the deal; one side benefited much more.

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Can we create a reciprocal exchange that helps us both?

How to pronounce reciprocal

Pronunciation: [rɪˈsɪprəkl]

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