What is another word for mutual exclusiveness?
Pronunciation: [mjˈuːt͡ʃuːə͡l ɛksklˈuːsɪvnəs] (IPA) 
Mutual exclusiveness refers to a situation where two or more things cannot coexist or occur simultaneously. Some synonyms for this term include incompatibility, incongruity, irreconcilability, inconsistency, contradiction, and conflict. Incompatibility implies traits or characteristics that are not capable of being combined or exist harmoniously. Incongruity refers to things or ideas that do not fit together. Irreconcilability is the state of being unable to resolve a disagreement or conflict. Inconsistency is contradictory or changing behavior that creates doubt or confusion. Conflict is a state of opposition or hostility between two ideas or forces. These synonyms help to explain the concept of mutual exclusiveness and the different ways in which it can be understood.
