mutualities

Variant of mutual

mutual definition

mu·tual (myo̵̅o̅c̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

    1. done, felt, etc. by each of two or more for or toward the other or others; reciprocal mutual admiration
    2. of, or having the same relationship toward, each other or one another mutual enemies
  1. shared in common; joint our mutual friend
  2. 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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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