Mutually: meaning, definitions and examples

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mutually

 

[ ˈmjuːtʃʊəli ]

Context #1

in agreement or cooperation with each other

When two or more parties act mutually, they are working together in harmony and agreement.

Synonyms

collectively, in agreement, jointly

Examples of usage

  • The two countries agreed to mutually beneficial trade terms.
  • They decided to mutually support each other in achieving their goals.
Context #2

shared in common by two or more parties

Mutually shared characteristics or qualities are those that are held or possessed by multiple entities.

Synonyms

common, joint, shared

Examples of usage

  • They discovered they had a mutually exclusive interest in art.
  • Their mutually respectful relationship led to a successful collaboration.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutually" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mutuamente

🇮🇳 परस्पर

🇩🇪 gegenseitig

🇮🇩 saling

🇺🇦 взаємно

🇵🇱 wzajemnie

🇯🇵 お互いに (おたがいに)

🇫🇷 mutuellement

🇪🇸 mutuamente

🇹🇷 karşılıklı olarak

🇰🇷 서로

🇸🇦 بالتبادل

🇨🇿 vzájemně

🇸🇰 vzájomne

🇨🇳 相互

🇸🇮 medsebojno

🇮🇸 gagnkvæmt

🇰🇿 өзара

🇬🇪 ურთიერთ

🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı

🇲🇽 mutuamente

Word origin

The word 'mutually' originates from the Latin word 'mutuus', meaning 'borrowed' or 'reciprocal'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass concepts of shared actions, agreements, and characteristics. 'Mutually' emphasizes the mutual nature of interactions or relationships, highlighting the interconnectedness and cooperation between multiple parties.

See also: mutualism, mutualistic.