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competitive definition

com·peti·tive (kəm pet′ə tiv)

adjective

  1. of, involving, or based on competition
  2. likely to succeed in competition a competitive team

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

competitive Synonyms

competitive

modif.

competing, antagonistic, contentious, dog-eat-dog*; see aggressive 1, ambitious 1, rival.


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competitive Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • fiercely: You may get sucked into fiercely competitive board games.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: Wind turbine costs have fallen dramatically in the last few years making wind power much more competitive.

Modifies a noun

  • advantage: Our competitive advantage We are the leading support services business in the sector.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: Overall, prices still remained exceptionally competitive, with lowest price still dominating the decision making process.

Preposition: in

  • market: Working to ensure the workforces of today and tomorrow develop the skills which business needs to be competitive in the global market.
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