adjective

joint

Shared by or involving two or more parties together.

The two clubs organize a joint event.

Etymology

The older verb means to join. Joint describes parties or resources brought together in one undertaking, so the activity belongs to them collectively.

More examples

  • They opened a joint account.
  • The report was a joint effort.
  • She shared joint responsibility for the project.

Forms

joint

Similar words

shared
Held or used by more than one person.
collective
Involves a group acting or considered together.