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
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The Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical makes a strong case that ergonomics and high performance are not mutually exclusive.
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PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Pattern-matching and reasoning aren't necessarily mutually exclusive.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
These two strands of recruitment, however, are not mutually exclusive.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The best leaders know that progress and responsibility aren’t mutually exclusive.
—David Villa, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Pattern-matching and reasoning aren't necessarily mutually exclusive.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
These two strands of recruitment, however, are not mutually exclusive.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The best leaders know that progress and responsibility aren’t mutually exclusive.
—David Villa, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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Since 2024, luxury brands from conglomerates like Kering, LVMH and Richemont have experienced inconsistent quarters of sales growth and decline.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The talented but inconsistent 22-year-old forward has tantalized the Warriors with his athleticism and scoring, and frustrated with his mental lapses and on-court gaffes, for four seasons since being the No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This has led to several conflicting interests between the for-profit arm and the nonprofit board as the company tries to commercialize its products.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Unlike city ordinances that may create conflicting regional regulations, statewide standards provide consistency and sustainability that both drivers and platforms need.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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