competitive
//kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv//
Forms
- Comparative
- more competitive
- Superlative
- most competitive
Definitions
1.Of or pertaining to competition.
- The final remnants of the competitive spirit between companies will be eliminated, and there is no reasonable prospect that the dull uniformity of standardisation will be offset by greater efficiency in operation.
2.Inclined to compete.
3.Capable of competing successfully.
4.Relating to the inhibition of the effects of a chemical substance by another substance competing with it for binding or bonding.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2670
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Latin competītus (past participle of competere) + -ive.