mutual
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adjective \ˈmyü-chə-wəl, -chəl, -chü-əl; ˈmyüch-wəl\Definition of MUTUAL
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
See Examples of MUTUAL
- Mutual love and respect was the key to their successful marriage.
- The partnership was based on mutual admiration and understanding.
- countries relying on mutual support during difficult times
- our mutual hobby of car racing
- It was a mutual effort.
- We had a mutual agreement not to tell our secret.
Origin of MUTUAL
Middle French mutuel, from Latin mutuus lent, borrowed, mutual, from mutare to change — more at mutable
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to MUTUAL
- Synonyms
- collaborative, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, cooperative, joint, multiple, collective, pooled, public, shared, united
- Antonyms
- exclusive, individual, one-man, one-sided, one-way, single, sole, solitary, unilateral
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