Mutualistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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mutualistic
[ ˌmjuː.tʃuˈɪs.tɪk ]
biology
Involving mutual benefit or mutual dependence between two organisms.
Synonyms
interdependent, mutually beneficial, symbiotic
Examples of usage
- The relationship between the bees and the flowers is mutualistic, as the bees get nectar and the flowers get pollinated.
- Symbiotic fungi form a mutualistic relationship with plant roots, helping them absorb nutrients.
general
Characterized by mutual support and cooperation.
Synonyms
collaborative, cooperative, supportive
Examples of usage
- The team had a mutualistic approach to problem-solving, always helping each other out.
- The success of the project relied on the mutualistic efforts of all team members.
Translations
Translations of the word "mutualistic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mutualista
🇮🇳 पारस्परिक
🇩🇪 wechselseitig
🇮🇩 saling menguntungkan
🇺🇦 мутуалістичний
🇵🇱 mutualistyczny
🇯🇵 相利共生的 (そうりきょうせいてき)
🇫🇷 mutualiste
🇪🇸 mutualista
🇹🇷 karşılıklı yarar sağlayan
🇰🇷 상호주의적인
🇸🇦 تبادلي
🇨🇿 mutualistický
🇸🇰 mutualistický
🇨🇳 互利共生的 (hù lì gòng shēng de)
🇸🇮 mutualističen
🇮🇸 gagnkvæmur
🇰🇿 өзара тиімді
🇬🇪 მიმართულებითი
🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı faydalı
🇲🇽 mutualista
Word origin
The word 'mutualistic' originates from the term 'mutualism', which was first used in the 1870s in the field of biology to describe the beneficial relationship between two organisms. The concept of mutualism has since been expanded to various fields, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and interdependence for mutual benefit.