Definition

1. 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

1. a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
2. a reciprocality of sentiments
   • the mutuality of their affection was obvious