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
Accessibility and efficiency are not mutually exclusive goals.
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Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
These goals are not mutually exclusive.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 2026
But gratitude and jealousy are not mutually exclusive.
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Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
Berrill said during the interview that mental illness and criminal responsibility are not mutually exclusive.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
These goals are not mutually exclusive.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 2026
But gratitude and jealousy are not mutually exclusive.
—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
Berrill said during the interview that mental illness and criminal responsibility are not mutually exclusive.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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Avoid abrupt temperature changes, frequent relocation, and inconsistent watering.
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Broadcasters and platforms needed reliable ways to deliver streams to millions of viewers across inconsistent internet connections.
Adjective
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Pulling off all the ambiguity and conflicting emotions can’t have been easy.
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Trump also frequently offered conflicting statements about the war itself.
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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