mutual

mutual is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/

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Adjective

Positive mutual

Comparative more mutual

Superlative most mutual

1. If something is mutual ${\displaystyle x}$ does it to ${\displaystyle y}$, and ${\displaystyle y}$ does it to ${\displaystyle x}$.

   The working relationship between the two men was based on a mutual respect.

   She hated him, and the feeling was mutual.

2. A mutual friend, agreement, etc. is one that is shared between two or more people.

   I learned of her accident through a mutual friend.

Synonyms

• common
• reciprocal

Related words

• mutually
• mutual fund