multiplicative inverse

Noun
  1. (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 (synset 113865372)
    referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
    is a type of: inverse, opposite - something inverted in sequence or character or effect
    same as: reciprocal

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