competitive

adjective

/kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/

/-ˈpet̬.ə.t̬ɪv/

Definition

B2 involving competition: competitive sports a highly competitive industry Acting is very competitive - you've got to really push yourself if you want to succeed.Competing and contending (non-sporting)Competing in sport B2 wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people: You're very competitive - it's meant to be a friendly match! I could never play team sports - I lack the competitive spirit (= a strong wish to beat others).Competing and contending (non-sporting)Competing in sportStrong-willed B2 Competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc.Comparing and contrasting competitively

/-li/ adverb › competitively priced goodsCompeting and contending (non-sporting)Competing in sport competitiveness

/-nəs/ noun [U] Competing and contending (non-sporting)Competing in sport

(Definition of competitive adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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