1. things that are given, felt, or done in return; mutual exchanges
2. numbers that when multiplied together equal one
Usage: mathematics

Examples

• The two countries signed reciprocals trade agreements.
• Their friendship was built on reciprocals of trust and respect.
• In mathematics, 2 and 1/2 are reciprocals because 2 × 1/2 = 1.
• The reciprocals of 3 is 1/3.
• Students learned to find reciprocals by flipping fractions.
• The reciprocals of kindness they showed each other strengthened their bond.
• To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocals of the divisor.