Competitive: meaning, definitions and examples

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competitive

 

[ kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Having a strong desire to compete and succeed in business or other activities.

Synonyms

ambitious, determined, driven, rivalrous

Examples of usage

  • He is known for his competitive nature in the business world.
  • She always strives to be the most competitive candidate for the job.
Context #2 | Adjective

sports

Relating to or characterized by competition; eager to compete.

Synonyms

challenging, fierce, rivalrous, sporting

Examples of usage

  • The team has a competitive spirit that drives them to win.
  • She is a competitive athlete who always gives her best effort.
Context #3 | Adjective

general

Involving or based on competition.

Synonyms

aggressive, cutthroat, fierce, intense

Examples of usage

  • The market is highly competitive, with many companies vying for customers.
  • He enjoys the competitive nature of chess tournaments.

Translations

Translations of the word "competitive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 competitivo

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्पर्धी

🇩🇪 wettbewerbsfähig

🇮🇩 kompetitif

🇺🇦 конкурентний

🇵🇱 konkurencyjny

🇯🇵 競争力がある

🇫🇷 compétitif

🇪🇸 competitivo

🇹🇷 rekabetçi

🇰🇷 경쟁력 있는

🇸🇦 تنافسي

🇨🇿 konkurenční

🇸🇰 konkurenčný

🇨🇳 竞争力的

🇸🇮 konkurenčen

🇮🇸 samkeppnishæfur

🇰🇿 бәсекеге қабілетті

🇬🇪 კონკურენტუნარიანი

🇦🇿 rəqabətqabiliyyətli

🇲🇽 competitivo

Etymology

The word 'competitive' has its origins in the late 18th century, derived from the Latin word 'competere' meaning 'strive together'. Originally used in a general sense, it gained popularity in business and sports contexts during the 20th century. The concept of competitiveness has been a key driver of innovation and progress in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,602, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.