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   competitive

   /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or characterized by competition: "a competitive sport" Similar ruthlessmercilessaggressivefierceinformal:dog-eat-dogcut-throatOpposite gentlemanly
   • ▪ having or displaying a strong desire to be more successful than others: "she had a competitive streak" Similar ambitiousdrivenvyingcombativecontentiousaggressiveinsistentdrivingpushingzealouskeeninformal:pushygo-aheadOpposite apathetic
   • 2. as good as or better than others of a comparable nature: "a car industry competitive with any in the world"
   • ▪ (of prices) low enough to compare well with those of rival traders: "we offer prompt service at competitive rates" Similar reasonablemoderateeconomicalkeenlowinexpensivecheapcheap and cheerfulbudgeteconomybargainsalecut-ratecutreducedmarked downdiscounteddiscountrock-bottominformal:bargain-basementbargainousOpposite exorbitantuncompetitive

   Word Origin early 19th century: from Latin competit- ‘striven for’, from the verb competere (see compete), + -ive.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPETITIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMPETITIVE definition: 1. involving competition: 2. wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people: 3…. Learn more.

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   COMPETITIVE meaning: 1. involving competition: 2. wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people: 3…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of COMPETITIVE is relating to, characterized by, or based on competition. How to use competitive in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPETITIVENESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the fact of a person wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people: She has a heel injury but her competitiveness tends to overcome physical pain. See. competitive. Fewer examples. The dollar is the primary factor behind eroding U. S. competitiveness, economists believe.

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   Competitive definition: of, pertaining to, involving, or decided by competition. See examples of COMPETITIVE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPETITIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A competitive person is eager to be more successful than other people. He has always been ambitious and fiercely competitive. I'm a very competitive person and I was determined not to be beaten. Synonyms: ambitious, pushing, opposing, aggressive More Synonyms of competitive.

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   Define competitive. competitive synonyms, competitive pronunciation, competitive translation, English dictionary definition of competitive. adj. 1. Of, involving, or determined by competition: competitive games. 2. Liking competition or inclined to compete: a highly competitive teammate.

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   /kəmˈpetətɪv/ used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other. competitive games/sports. Graduates have to fight for jobs in an increasingly competitive market. Those businesses are operating in an extremely competitive environment. The company has succeeded in a highly competitive industry. Extra Examples.

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    competitive meaning, definition, what is competitive: determined or trying very hard to be mor...: Learn more.

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    Definition of competitive adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.