Synonyms: reciprocal, reciprocal cross
Definition: hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
Similar words: interbreeding, hybridisation, hybridization, hybridizing, cross, crossbreeding, crossing
Definition: (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
Synonyms: multiplicative inverse, reciprocal
Definition: (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
Similar words: opposite, inverse
Definition: something inverted in sequence or character or effect
Usage: when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse
Synonyms: reciprocal
Definition: something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else
Usage: risk is the reciprocal of safety
Similar words: reciprocality, reciprocity
Definition: a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
Synonyms: reciprocal
Definition: of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
Usage: the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a
Similar words: inverse
Definition: opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
Usage: a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)
Synonyms: reciprocal, mutual
Definition: concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
Usage: reciprocal aid; reciprocal trade; mutual respect; reciprocal privileges at other clubs
Similar words: bilateral
Definition: affecting or undertaken by two parties
Usage: a bilateral agreement between the United States and Japan
Similar words: trilateral
Definition: involving three parties
Usage: trilateral talks
Similar words: correlative
Definition: expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation
Usage: correlative conjunctions
Similar words: interactional, interactive
Definition: capable of acting on or influencing each other
Similar words: reciprocative, reciprocatory
Definition: moving alternately backward and forward
Similar words: reciprocative, reciprocatory
Definition: given or done or owed to each other