Meaning & Definition of Jointly in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a manner that is shared by two or more parties.

  Example Sentence: The land was jointly owned by the two families.

• Definition: In a collaborative way; together.

  Example Sentence: They jointly agreed to fund the project.

• Definition: Effectively or for a common purpose.

  Example Sentence: The nations worked jointly to combat climate change.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English 'jointli', from Old French 'jointement', based on Latin 'iunctus', the past participle of 'iungere' meaning 'to join'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• jointly responsible: Sharing responsibility or accountability.
• jointly owned: Owned by two or more individuals or parties.
• jointly funded: Financed by multiple sources.

Translations

• Spanish: conjuntamente

• French: conjointement

• German: gemeinsam

• Russian: совместно

Related Words

• join: To connect or unite.

• joint: Shared by or belonging to two or more parties.