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Unanimous vs Mutual - What's the difference?

unanimous | mutual |

As adjectives the difference between unanimous and mutual

is that unanimous is based on unanimity, assent or agreement while mutual is having the same relationship, each to each other.

As a noun mutual is

a mutual fund, etc.

unanimous

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
    • The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous .
  • Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
    • We were unanimous : the President had to go.

    Derived terms

    * unanimously

    Related terms

    * animus

    mutual

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (abbreviation) * (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the same relationship, each to each other.
    • They were mutual enemies.
  • Reciprocal.
    • They had mutual fear of each other.
  • Possessed in common.
    • They had a mutual love of the same woman.
  • Owned by the members.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A mutual fund, etc.

    • Anagrams

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