Meaning of Reciprocal | Babel Free
ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)lDefinitions
- The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.
- A construction expressing mutual action.
Equivalents
Examples
“0.5 is the reciprocal of 2.”
“Depending on where reciprocalization applies (syntax vs. lexicon), the relevant reciprocal verbs are claimed to exhibit specific properties, in particular: (i) syntactic reciprocals are fully productive whereas lexical reciprocals have only limited productivity; […]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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