mutuality
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Definition
- Noun:
- A reciprocal relation between interdependent entities: The condition or quality of being mutual; involving mutual dependence, action, or relationship.
- A reciprocality of sentiments: The state of having the same feelings or attitudes toward each other; shared feelings or actions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The success of the partnership was based on a deep mutuality of interest and respect.
- The mutuality of their affection was obvious to everyone who saw them together.
- Economic mutuality between trading nations can lead to greater stability.
Advanced Usage
- "Principle of mutuality": A legal or financial principle stating that benefits and obligations are shared among members of a group or organization.
- The club operates on the principle of mutuality, with all profits being returned to the members.
- "Ethical mutuality": The concept in philosophy or ethics that rights and responsibilities are reciprocal.
- The social contract is founded on a sense of ethical mutuality between the state and its citizens.
Variants and Related Words
- Mutual (adj): Experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others.
- They had a mutual agreement to support each other.
- Mutually (adv): In a mutual or shared manner.
- The decision was mutually beneficial.
- Mutualism (n): A biological term for a symbiotic relationship between different species that is mutually beneficial.
- The relationship between bees and flowers is an example of mutualism.
Synonyms
- Reciprocity: The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
- Interdependence: The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
- Mutual dependence: A state where entities rely on each other.
Related Phrases
- "Sense of mutuality": A shared feeling of common interest or purpose.
- A strong sense of mutuality within the team improved collaboration.
- "Spirit of mutuality": An attitude characterized by mutual respect and cooperation.
- The negotiation proceeded in a spirit of mutuality.
Related Idioms
- "What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander": This proverb implies a principle of mutuality or equal treatment.
- If one department gets new equipment, the other should too—what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
Noun
- a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
- a reciprocality of sentiments
- the mutuality of their affection was obvious