mutually exclusive

adjective

Definition of mutually exclusivenext
as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other

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Recent Examples of mutually exclusive There’s tenderness in the story’s example that masculinity and vulnerability are not mutually exclusive. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 States like Georgia and Oregon have shown what aligned policy can accomplish, linking child care access to postsecondary persistence and reforming subsidy programs to recognize that school and work are not mutually exclusive. — Enyi Okebugwu, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Accessibility and efficiency are not mutually exclusive goals. — Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Assuming Innovation And Stability Go Hand In Hand The greatest risk is assuming innovation and stability are mutually exclusive. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
  1. inconsistent
  2. conflicting
Adjective
  • Avoid abrupt temperature changes, frequent relocation, and inconsistent watering.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • Broadcasters and platforms needed reliable ways to deliver streams to millions of viewers across inconsistent internet connections.
    — Chris Allen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of inconsistent
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  • Pulling off all the ambiguity and conflicting emotions can’t have been easy.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Trump also frequently offered conflicting statements about the war itself.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of conflicting

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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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