mutually exclusive

adjective

Synonyms of mutually exclusive next

: being related such that each excludes or precludes the other

mutually exclusive events

also : incompatible

their outlooks were not mutually exclusive

Examples of mutually exclusive in a Sentence

the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other

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However, these theories aren’t mutually exclusive; both mechanisms likely occur, Viall says. —

Byhannah Richter, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024 Adventurous journeys to the Earth’s most remote and fabled corners, the comfort and ease of an ultra-luxe ship—these are not mutually exclusive. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 And while the two personalities aren’t mutually exclusive, there’s something about the salty summer air and the $100 Lobster Cobb from Duryea’s that really makes these hosts come alive. —

Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 The result was both critical acclaim and commercial success - including a sequel that nearly doubled the box office of the first film, proving that innovation and respect for source material aren't mutually exclusive. —

Damion Taylor, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mutually exclusive

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mutually exclusive was in 1656

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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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