competitive
pronunciation
How to pronounce competitive in British English:
UK [kəmˈpetətɪv]
How to pronounce competitive in American English:
US [kəmˈpetətɪv]
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- Adjective:
- involving competition or competitiveness
- subscribing to capitalistic competition
- showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking
Word Origin
- competitive (adj.)
- 1826, from Latin competit-, past participle stem of competere (see compete) + -ive. Related: Competitively; competitiveness.
Example
- 1. But there was definitely no competitive advantage .
- 2. In less competitive markets , even fewer need be nobbled .
- 3. That makes shopping an urgent and competitive daily activity for many members .
- 4. Pay has to be competitive .
- 5. Culture is a clear competitive advantage .