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Added 9 October 2026

mutual

/ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adjective

In Latin: mūtuus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about mutual at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Common to or shared by two or more parties.
a common friend
Concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return.
reciprocal aid

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French mutuel, from Latin mūtuus. Displaced native Old English ġemǣne.

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