multiplicative inverse

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Noun multiplicative inverse has 1 sense

multiplicative inverse, reciprocal - (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
--₁ is a kind of inverse, opposite

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Term: Multiplicative Inverse

Definition: In mathematics, the multiplicative inverse of a number is the reciprocal of that number, such that when the number and its reciprocal are multiplied, the result is always 1.

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As a Noun:

Sense 1: The multiplicative inverse of 4 is 1/4.
Example Sentence: To find the multiplicative inverse of a number, simply divide 1 by the number. For instance, the multiplicative inverse of 4 is 1/4.

As an Adjective:

Sense 1: Relating to or showing the concept of a reciprocal in multiplication.
Example Sentence: The topic of multiplying fractions involves understanding the multiplicative inverse relationship between the numerator and the denominator.

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