mutually — in a way that is experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmjuːtʃuəli/
Example Sentences
- My roommate and I mutually decided that doing laundry and cooking were mutually exclusive activities - we couldn't handle both!
- The business partnership was mutually beneficial until they mutually agreed to mutually destroy each other's coffee machines.
- Both countries mutually respect each other's sovereignty and cultural differences.
mutually
ADVERB[/ˈmjuːtʃuəli/]
in a way that is experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others
The neighbors helped each other mutually by sharing food.
The companies mutually agreed to share resources and knowledge. (BOTH SIDES + SHARED = MUTUALLY)
When people work mutually and communicate crucially, projects finish successfully.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin mutare, meaning 'to exchange' or 'to change'. The concept evolved to express the reciprocal nature of shared feelings or actions between two parties, similar to an exchange of gifts.
Breakdown
mutare (Latin: to exchange, to change) + -ual (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix forming 'in a mutual manner')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate and I mutually decided that doing laundry and cooking were mutually exclusive activities - we couldn't handle both!”
“The business partnership was mutually beneficial until they mutually agreed to mutually destroy each other's coffee machines.”
“Both countries mutually respect each other's sovereignty and cultural differences.”
“The siblings were mutually supportive during their parents' divorce proceedings.”
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