mutual

Meanings

• adjective

  Reciprocal; given and received in return; shared.

  - "The mutual agreement between the two companies was a significant step forward."
  - "Their mutual respect for each other's opinions led to productive discussions."

• adjective

  Common to more than one; joint.

  - "They shared a mutual friend."
  - "The mutual fund invests in stocks, bonds, and other securities."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

mutual , shared , reciprocative

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mutual
mute , ute , cute , mute-ant

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Variants

List of all variants of mutual that leads to same result
mutual , mutually , mutual fund , mutual funds , by mutual consent

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Forms

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mutuals

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Etymology

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mid 15c., from Old French mutuel or Latin mutuus 'reciprocal,' from mutuare 'exchange,' from mutare 'change,' from mutes 'mute, silent.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mutual fund' refers to a type of investment vehicle where investors pool their money together to buy a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.

2. The term 'mutual' is also used in the context of insurance, where policyholders pool their risks and share the financial burden of losses.

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Related Concepts

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1. reciprocal agreement: An agreement between two or more parties in which each party agrees to give or provide something to the other.

2. symmetry: The quality of being arranged or mirrored about an axis or plane of symmetry.

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Culture

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In literature, mutual is often used to describe relationships between characters, such as mutual respect, love, or understanding. In music, mutual can refer to a chord progression or melody that is repeated between two or more parts.

How to Memorize "mutual"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two hands clapping or exchanging items to represent the idea of mutual.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of sharing or giving and receiving.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Uncle Tom Understands Mutual' to remember that mutual means reciprocal or shared.

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