RECIPROCAL
/ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of RECIPROCAL
The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.
"0.5 is the reciprocal of 2."
(grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.
Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way.
"reciprocal love; reciprocal duties"
Mutually interchangeable.
(grammar) expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive
Examples of RECIPROCAL in a Sentence
- "0.5 is the reciprocal of 2."
- "reciprocal love; reciprocal duties"
Word Details
Is RECIPROCAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECIPROCAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECIPROCAL uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECIPROCAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | i | p | r | o | c | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECIPROCAL
100 words from the letters in RECIPROCAL
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How to Use RECIPROCAL in Word Games
RECIPROCAL is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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