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1. involving or determined by rivalry: competitive sports. 2. (Commerce) sufficiently low in price or high in quality to be successful against commercial rivals. 3. relating to or characterized by an …
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Competitive refers to the scenario or tendency of individuals, organizations or nations attempting to achieve superiority, dominance, or success over others in a particular field, activity, or aspect.
competitive - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jun 3, 2025 · competitive (comparative more competitive, superlative most competitive) Of or pertaining to competition. Antonyms: cooperative, anticompetitive
COMPETITIVE - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary
Competitive is used to describe situations or activities in which people or companies compete with each other. 2. A competitive person is eager to be more successful than other people.
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Definition of competitive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other. Graduates …
Competitive Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
Competitive definition: Of, involving, or determined by competition.
COMPETITIVE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Synonyms for COMPETITIVE: competing, diligent, hungry, aggressive, motivated, dynamic, driving, determined; Antonyms of COMPETITIVE: disinterested, indifferent, uninterested, …
