mutuality

noun

mu·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌmyü-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

1

: the quality or state of being mutual

2

: a sharing of sentiments : intimacy

Examples of mutuality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This mutuality of benefit establishes the greatest potential for success. — Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026

Many of the themes of the nearly two-hour event were about audacity and mutuality, enduring words King used famously in speeches and writing. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026

After all, both advocate mutuality and goodness. — Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026

Users may relish the stability but risk confusing validation for mutuality. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mutuality

• intercity
• lubricity
• pugnacity
• rhythmicity
• seismicity
• sphericity
• subcommittee
• tendinitis
• bitty
• city
• ditty
• gritty

Legal Definition

mutuality

noun

mu·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌmyü-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

: the quality or state of being mutual: as

a

: the quality of a contract under which both parties are bound by obligations

b

: the state of debts for purposes of set-off under bankruptcy law in which the debts are owed between the same parties standing in the same capacity