Used in a Sentence

mutually

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for mutually.

Editorial note

However, it is worth noting, the 40% and the 35% are not mutually exclusive groups, so the rate is not actually 75%.

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Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of mutually gathered in one view.

adverb

In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally.

adverb

In a shared manner; equally; affecting all parties the same way.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for mutually.

adverb

In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally.

adverb

In a shared manner; equally; affecting all parties the same way.

Example sentences

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However, it is worth noting, the 40% and the 35% are not mutually exclusive groups, so the rate is not actually 75%.

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By having a mutually-agreed and verifiably trustworthy software platform to enact contracts, there can be opportunities for new types of deals that are more mutually beneficial.

3

Copyright and bank integration has to do with existing trade agreements that are peer-shared and mutually respected.

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Contracts that are mutually beneficial typically don't need to be enforced because they are not often broken.

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As long as enough people are running free software, everyone can share mutually beneficial enhancements to the algorithms which govern their behavior.

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And what you're describing is exactly the kind of escalate-in-kind deterrence policy that was built on top of the mutually assured destruction philosophy.

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Another form of that I derived was having mutually suspicious parties do different implementations of same behavior.

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For example, it might be mutually beneficial for me to give you $1,000 today, and for you to give me 100 widgets on Thursday.

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Rule of thumb: mutually distrusting users sharing physical resources typically creates vulnerabilities.

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Finally a mutually assured destruction where the Germans actually have power.

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The issue here is that France is trying to apply a local law that is not mutually agreed upon with any other country, to other countries.

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Contracts are almost by definition mutually beneficial, at least nominally.

Quote examples

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The author is talking about organisations that entail "inter-generational communities who interact regularly and who share values and worldviews; networks of mutually supportive long-term relationships; opportunities for fellowship and social bonding; and ritual commemorations of life’s most meaningful events".

2

"Unwilling to engage in productive, open, mutually critical conversations with people they disagree with"

3

A is an example of "you can do what you want to *your own citizens when it doesn't affect the sovereign rights of other countries", so it's not applicable (IE if the US started taxing french citizens, you'd have a point) b and c are examples of mutually-agreed treaties/agreements.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use mutually in a sentence?

However, it is worth noting, the 40% and the 35% are not mutually exclusive groups, so the rate is not actually 75%.

What does mutually mean?

In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally.

What part of speech is mutually?

mutually is commonly used as adverb.