This is often seen when two structures are used in mutual exclusivity for optimization.

Ideally, the word 'either' would be used whenever mutual exclusivity is intended to avoid any ambiguity.

The interesting thing is that there seems a mutual exclusivity.

Upholding the mutual exclusivity bias children pointed to the intended part more often in the familiar object condition.

Furthermore, they were able to overcome mutual exclusivity in the process.

Consequently, I reject the stamp of mutual exclusivity that some would arbitrarily assign to them.

The mutual exclusivity that conflict or tension, is part of what gives the work whatever quality it has.

The word either can be used to convey mutual exclusivity.

This approach has led to important results in explaining acquisition phenomena such as mutual exclusivity, one-trial learning or fast mapping, and the use of social intentions.

First, mutual exclusivity might influence the infant's decision about the reference of a new word.