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mutuality

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English

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Etymology

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From mutual +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌmjuːtjuˈælɪti/, /ˌmjuːtʃuˈælɪti/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

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mutuality (countable and uncountable, plural mutualities)

  1. The property of being mutual.
    Synonym: mutualness
    The mutuality of mutually assured destruction is key to its function as a deterrent.
    • 1986, James S. Tinney, “Why a Black Gay Church?”, in Joseph Beam, editor, In The Life: A Black Gay Anthology, page 75:
      Only between equals can true mutuality or reciprocal relationships develop.

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