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rivalrycompetition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈraɪvəlri/

Korean meaning: 경쟁, 대립, 라이벌 관계

Korean pronunciation: **라**이벌리

Example Sentences

  • The rivalry between cats and dogs is mostly a myth created by cartoons.
  • Their childhood rivalry over who could eat more pizza continues to this day.
  • The political rivalry between the two parties intensified during the election campaign.

rivalry

NOUN

//ˈraɪvəlri//

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

rivalry concept
💡 Concept

Two tennis champions show intense rivalry during the championship match

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈraɪvəlri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈraɪvəlri/

🌳Etymology

Rootrival
Suffix--ry

Origin

From French 'rivalité', derived from Latin 'rivalis' meaning 'rival' or literally 'one using the same stream'. The Latin root refers to neighbors sharing a river (rivus = stream), who would naturally compete for water rights.

🎵Rhyme

chivalrydelivery
chivalry
delivery

🔗Collocations

fierce rivalry
sibling rivalry
bitter rivalry
business rivalry
intense rivalry
rivalry between
friendly rivalry

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The rivalry between cats and dogs is mostly a myth created by cartoons.

😄 Fun example

Their childhood rivalry over who could eat more pizza continues to this day.

The political rivalry between the two parties intensified during the election campaign.

Academic rivalry among students can be healthy when it motivates learning.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

competitioncontestantagonismconflicthostility

Antonyms

cooperationcollaborationfriendship

Related

rivalcompetecompetitiveopponentadversary

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