reciprocal

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Related Terms
1. Inversely related.
2. Number or expression resulting from dividing 1 by a given number or expression except 0.
3. Relationship in which an act or movement of one party is met (or countered) with a corresponding act or movement of the other.

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The reciprocal inhibition that the muscles engaged in was a vital point of contention for the personal trainer to explain to the staff.
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In math class, I really disliked all the variables and I could not stand the reciprocal because it confused me a lot.
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Knowing what the potential reciprocal data will tell you about a project can help you figure out how to best proceed.
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