mutual
mutual definition
mu·tual (myo̵̅o̅′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)
adjective
- done, felt, etc. by each of two or more for or toward the other or others; reciprocal mutual admiration
- of, or having the same relationship toward, each other or one another mutual enemies
- shared in common; joint our mutual friend
- designating or of a type of insurance in which the policyholders elect the directors, share in the profits, and agree to indemnify one another against loss
Etymology: LME mutuall < MFr mutuel < L mutuus, mutual, reciprocal < mutare, to change, exchange: see miss
Related Forms:
- mutuality mu′·tu·al′·ity (-al′ə tē) noun pl. mutualities -·ties
- mutually mu′·tu·ally adverb
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