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Noun: multiplicative inverse
  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
    "Understanding the concept of multiplicative inverse is crucial for solving certain types of equations";
    - reciprocal

Derived forms: multiplicative inverses

Type of: inverse, opposite

Encyclopedia: Multiplicative inverse