mutual
adjective
mu·tu·al ˈmyü-chə-wəl 
-chəl,
-chü-əl;
ˈmyüch-wəl
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
to their mutual advantage
2
: characterized by intimacy
mutual contacts
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
mutually adverb
Synonyms
- collaborative
- collective
- combined
- common
- communal
- concerted
- conjoint
- conjunct
- cooperative
- joint
- multiple
- pooled
- public
- shared
- united
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Example Sentences
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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Their mutual subject exposes media partisanship, the cross-pollination of political viewpoints — specifically the corporate feminism for which Hillary Clinton has served as motivational icon. 
Armond White, National Review, 9 Sep. 2022 Charles is far less popular than his mother, a hangover from his mutual infidelity and divorce from Diana, and a public persona seen by many as divisive. Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Many observers say the first signal that the two were destined for a future together came when a picture emerged of them at the wedding of their mutual cousin, Lady Patricia Mountbatten, in October 1946. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The German sportswear firm said the decision was made by mutual agreement and that Mr. Rorsted will remain in office until a new leader is appointed in 2023. Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 The contract includes a new provision allowing for a superintendent to leave by mutual agreement, committee Chairwoman Jeri Robinson noted. Christopher Huffaker, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The settlement, which includes a mutual non-disparagement agreement, has been approved by the Board of Regents of the University of California, according to one person familiar with the developments. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 Ultimately, the team came to a mutual agreement with Wall for the veteran to not participate in actual games, clearing the way for Porter to take the keys to the bus. Rahat Huq, Chron, 26 July 2022 ByteDance officials and American regulators could reach some sort of mutual agreement on data access following months of negotiations, which are still ongoing, according to The Wall Street Journal. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 8 July 2022 See More
Armond White, National Review, 9 Sep. 2022 Charles is far less popular than his mother, a hangover from his mutual infidelity and divorce from Diana, and a public persona seen by many as divisive. Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Many observers say the first signal that the two were destined for a future together came when a picture emerged of them at the wedding of their mutual cousin, Lady Patricia Mountbatten, in October 1946. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The German sportswear firm said the decision was made by mutual agreement and that Mr. Rorsted will remain in office until a new leader is appointed in 2023. Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 The contract includes a new provision allowing for a superintendent to leave by mutual agreement, committee Chairwoman Jeri Robinson noted. Christopher Huffaker, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The settlement, which includes a mutual non-disparagement agreement, has been approved by the Board of Regents of the University of California, according to one person familiar with the developments. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 Ultimately, the team came to a mutual agreement with Wall for the veteran to not participate in actual games, clearing the way for Porter to take the keys to the bus. Rahat Huq, Chron, 26 July 2022 ByteDance officials and American regulators could reach some sort of mutual agreement on data access following months of negotiations, which are still ongoing, according to The Wall Street Journal. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 8 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French mutuel, from Latin mutuus lent, borrowed, mutual, from mutare to change — more at mutable
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing mutual
Kids Definition
mutual
adjective
mu·tu·al ˈmyü-chə-wəl
1
: given and received in equal amount
mutual affection
2
: having the same relation to one another
They are mutual enemies.
3
: shared by two or more at the same time
It turns out we have a mutual friend.
Legal Definition
mutual
adjective
mu·tu·al ˈmyü-chə-wəl
1
: directed by each toward the other : reciprocal
mutual orders of protection in domestic violence cases L. H. Schafran and Norman Wikler
L. H. Schafran and Norman Wikler2
: shared in common : joint
spouses' mutual obligation to support children of their marriage Louisiana Civil Code
Louisiana Civil Code3
: 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
mutually
adverb
as in reciprocally
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- reciprocally
- collectively
- unanimously
- unitedly
- jointly
- concertedly
- conjointly
- cooperatively
- together
- symbiotically
- hand and glove
- hand in glove
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- independently
- separately
- individually
- severally
- singly
- apart
- unilaterally
- solely
- unassisted
- single-handedly
- unaided
- single-handed