Meaning of the word reciprocal in English

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reciprocal

US /rɪˈsɪp.rə.kəl/
UK /rɪˈsɪp.rə.kəl/
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Adjective

1.

given, felt, or done in return

Example:
They have a reciprocal agreement to help each other.
Their friendship was based on reciprocal trust and respect.

Noun

1.

a number or quantity that when multiplied by another number or quantity results in 1

Example:
The reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.
To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal.
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