RECIPROCAL

(noun) hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
synonyms : reciprocal cross
(noun) (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 : multiplicative inverse
(noun) something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else
"risk is the reciprocal of safety"
(adj.) concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
"reciprocal aid", "reciprocal trade", "mutual respect", "reciprocal privileges at other clubs"
synonyms : mutual
(adj.) of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
"the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a"

Mnemonics for reciprocal

(Tag: Global) x= 1/y , it is reciprocal because x and y can be exchangeable.
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(Tag: ) when multiplying a ratio,, we have to mutually multiply both denominator and numerator with a quantity
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