Main Entry: mu·tu·al

Pronunciation: \ˈmyü-chə-wəl, -chəl, -chü-əl; ˈmyüch-wəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle French mutuel, from Latin mutuus lent, borrowed, mutual, from mutare to change — more at mutable

Date: 15th century

1 a : directed by each toward the other or the others <mutual affection> b : having the same feelings one for the other <they had long been mutual enemies> c : shared in common <enjoying their mutual hobby> d : joint
2 : characterized by intimacy
3 : of or relating to a plan whereby the members of an organization share in the profits and expenses; specifically : of, relating to, or taking the form of an insurance method in which the policyholders constitute the members of the insuring company

— mu·tu·al·ly adverb