[ rɪ'sɪprək(ə)l ]
■ adjective
1》 given, felt, or done in return.
2》 (of an agreement or arrangement) bearing on or binding two parties equally.
3》 Grammar (of a pronoun or verb) expressing mutual action or relationship.
4》 (of a course or bearing) opposite in direction.
■ noun
1》 Mathematics the quantity obtained by dividing the number one by a given quantity.
2》 Grammar a ~ pronoun or verb.
Derivatives
~ity noun
~ly adverb
Origin
C16: from L. reciprocus (based on re- 'back' + pro- 'forward') + -al .