Emulative: meaning, definitions and examples
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emulative
[ หษm.jสหleษช.tษชv ]
imitative nature
Emulative refers to the quality of striving to equal or surpass someone or something, often by imitating it. It indicates a competitive aspect, where one aims to achieve similar success or qualities as another party.
Synonyms
aspirational, competitive, imitative, striving.
Examples of usage
- She showed an emulative spirit in her studies, always trying to outperform her peers.
- The emulative tendencies of the younger athletes inspired their older counterparts.
- His emulative approach in business led him to greater innovations.
- The emulative nature of the rivalry pushed both teams to improve.
- They adopted an emulative strategy to enhance their product line.
Translations
Translations of the word "emulative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น emulativo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคเคฐเคฃเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช emulativ
๐ฎ๐ฉ emulatif
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะผัะปััะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ emulacyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใใฅใฌใผใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉmulatif
๐ช๐ธ emulativo
๐น๐ท emรผlatif
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฎฌ๋ ์ดํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ emulativnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ emulatรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ไปฟๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ emulativni
๐ฎ๐ธ emulative
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะผัะปััะธะฒัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแขแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ emulativ
๐ฒ๐ฝ emulativo
Etymology
The word 'emulative' derives from the Latin term 'aemulare', which means 'to strive to equal or excel', from 'aemulus', meaning 'rival' or 'emulator'. This Latin root relates to the concept of competition, where one party seeks to imitate or match another's achievements. The suffix '-tive' transforms the base into an adjective, highlighting the nature of the action. First introduced to the English language in the 15th century, 'emulative' has been used in various literary and philosophical contexts to describe not just competition, but the positive drive for self-improvement and excellence through the imitation of others. The usage of 'emulative' emphasizes both a respect for the original as well as a personal aspiration to achieve similar heights.