joint

The word “joint” means shared or done by two or more people together. In plain terms, can mean shared/combined, a body hinge like the knee, a cut of roasting meat, a rolled cannabis cigarette, or slang for a casual venue.

“Joint” is pronounced joynt (/d͡ʒɔɪnt/ in IPA).

Here is “joint” used in a sentence: “They opened a joint bank account after getting married.”

Words with a similar meaning to “joint” include collective, common, corporate, mutual, shared and united.

The opposite of “joint” — its antonyms — are insular, separate and sole.

Depending on how it is used, “joint” can be an adjective and a noun.

The word “joint” comes from Latin. From Old French joint, "joint of the body," from Latin iunctus, past participle of iungere ("to join").

“Joint” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

In legal terms, 'joint' means parties act together as one and share a single, combined responsibility. 'Several' means each party is responsible individually for their own share. 'Joint and several' liability combines both, so a claimant can pursue everyone together or any one person for the full amount.

Anything owned or done by two or more people together: a joint bank account, a joint venture between companies, a joint statement signed by several leaders, or joint custody of a child. In each case, the parties share the thing rather than holding it separately or alone.

The opposite is separate, individual, or sole. Where 'joint' means shared or done together, these words mean belonging to or handled by one party alone. A joint account is shared; a sole account belongs to one person. A joint decision is made together; an individual one is not.