Jointly
ˈdʒɔɪntli
Definitions
In a way that involves two or more people or things working together or sharing.
ˈdʒɔɪntli
In connection with others; together.
The two countries decided to jointly develop the project.
💡 Simply: When you do something *jointly*, it means you're doing it with someone else or as a group. Like, you and your friend *jointly* built a Lego castle!
👶 For kids: Doing something with another person or group. Like sharing a toy with your friend.
More Examples
They will be jointly responsible for the success of the event.
The investors jointly funded the startup.
How It's Used
"The companies jointly own the technology."
"They are jointly and severally liable for the debt."
"We decided to celebrate our birthdays jointly this year."
From "joint" + "-ly", indicating an action done in conjunction with others. "Joint" itself comes from Old French "joindre" meaning "to join."
Historically, "jointly" appeared in legal and financial contexts to indicate shared responsibility or ownership.