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competitively

 

[ kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a competitive manner

In a manner that involves competition or rivalry, especially in a way that is likely to result in success or advancement.

Synonyms

aggressively, rivalrously, vigorously

Examples of usage

  • He played competitively in the tennis tournament.
  • She always strives to work competitively to achieve her goals.
  • The company operates competitively in the market to stay ahead of its competitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "competitively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 competitivamente

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 wettbewerbsfähig

🇮🇩 secara kompetitif

🇺🇦 конкурентно

🇵🇱 konkurencyjnie

🇯🇵 競争的に

🇫🇷 de manière compétitive

🇪🇸 competitivamente

🇹🇷 rekabetçi bir şekilde

🇰🇷 경쟁적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل تنافسي

🇨🇿 konkurenčně

🇸🇰 konkurenčne

🇨🇳 竞争性地

🇸🇮 konkurenčno

🇮🇸 samkeppnishæft

🇰🇿 бәсекеге қабілетті

🇬🇪 კონკურენტუნარიანად

🇦🇿 rəqabətcil şəkildə

🇲🇽 competitivamente

Etymology

The word 'competitively' is derived from the verb 'compete', which comes from the Latin word 'competere', meaning 'strive together'. The concept of competition has been a fundamental aspect of human society, driving individuals and organizations to excel and innovate. Being able to perform competitively is often seen as a key factor in achieving success in various fields, from sports to business.

See also: compete, competence, competent, competing, competition, competitiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,177, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.