noun

mutualism

Mutualism (noun) means any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.

noun

Any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.

An economic theory and anarchist school of thought that advocates a society where each person might possess a means of production, either individually or collectively, with trade representing equivalent amounts of labor in the free market.

The psychometric theory that general intelligence emerges from the interaction between specific cognitive abilities.

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Etymology

From mutual + -ism. Compare French mutualisme and Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish mutualismo.

Rhymes for mutualism

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of mutualism?

"mutualism" (noun) means any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.

What are the different meanings of mutualism?

"mutualism" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services; 2. An economic theory and anarchist school of thought that advocates a society where each person might possess a means of production, either individually or collectively, with trade representing equivalent amounts of labor in the free market; 3. The psychometric theory that general intelligence emerges from the interaction between specific cognitive abilities.