mutualism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmjuːtʃʊəlɪz(ə)m, -tjʊə-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the doctrine that mutual dependence is necessary to social well-being.
  • 2 Biology symbiosis which is beneficial to both organisms involved.

Derivatives

mutualist

noun & adjective

mutualistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈlɪstɪk/
adjective

mutualistically

Pronunciation: /-ˈlɪstɪk(ə)li/
adverb