mutuality

noun

mu·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌmyü-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce mutuality (audio)
Synonyms of mutualitynext
1
: the quality or state of being mutual
2
: a sharing of sentiments : intimacy

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Allow the tension to build, but also allow space for mutuality. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025 This might clarify the mutuality of the practice, as well as its importance. — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025 In these grounding—and grounded—spaces, strength comes not from mastery but mutuality, and healing happens side-by-side. — Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025 Many of the themes of the nearly two-hour event were about audacity and mutuality, enduring words King used famously in speeches and writing. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mutuality

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First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mutuality was circa 1586

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mutuality

noun
mu·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌmyü-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce mutuality (audio)
: the quality or state of being mutual: as
a
: the quality of a contract under which both parties are bound by obligations
b
: the state of debts for purposes of set-off under bankruptcy law in which the debts are owed between the same parties standing in the same capacity

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