reciprocal

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/

Noun

(arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction. / (grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.

Japanese Meaning

逆数 - 1をある数で割った結果得られる数。 / 相互作用を表す表現 - 双方が互いに関与する動作や状態を示す構文・表現。

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To divide by a number, multiply by its reciprocal.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ある数で割るには、その数の逆数を掛けます。

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Sense（1）

0.5 is the reciprocal of 2.

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Sense（2）

(grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.

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; […]

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reciprocals

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