"mutualistic" meaning in English

See mutualistic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more mutualistic [comparative], most mutualistic [superlative]
Etymology: mutual + -istic Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mutual|istic}} mutual + -istic Head templates: {{en-adj}} mutualistic (comparative more mutualistic, superlative most mutualistic)
  1. (biology) mutually beneficial Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: mutualism
    Sense id: en-mutualistic-en-adj-5jtuV1vF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -istic Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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