The mutual
Example: The mutual agreement benefits both parties
Definition
"The mutual" refers to something shared, felt, or done by two or more parties equally, often indicating reciprocal actions or feelings. For example, in a 'mutual agreement,' both parties benefit and agree on the terms together.
Etymology
The phrase "the mutual" originates from the Latin word 'mutuus,' meaning 'borrowed' or 'reciprocal.' Over time, it evolved in English to describe shared or reciprocal relationships. Did you know that 'mutual' once primarily referred to financial arrangements before expanding to general cooperation?
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"The mutual" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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