mutualism
Any interaction between two species that benefits bothAny interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.
» Humans are involved in mutualisms with other species, too.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.
the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
(countable, uncountable)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.
(countable, uncountable)The psychometric theory that general intelligence emerges from the interaction between specific cognitive abilities.
Examples
1 sentencesHumans are involved in mutualisms with other species, too.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From mutual + -ism. Compare French mutualisme and Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish mutualiFrom mutual + -ism. Compare French mutualisme and Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish mutualismo.
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Forms
plural: mutualisms| Singular | mutualism |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other:symbiosis
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable