competitive — having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpetətɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so competitive at bingo that she brings lucky charms and sits in the same seat every time.
- The company needs to offer more competitive salaries to attract top talent.
- He's so competitive that he turns grocery shopping into a race against other customers.
competitive
ADJECTIVE[/kəmˈpetətɪv/]
having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others
The runners stay competitive, pushing each other to the very last meter of the race.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'competere' meaning 'to strive together' or 'to be suitable,' combined with the suffix '-itive' (relating to or tending to). The Latin root comes from 'com-' (together) and 'petere' (to strive or seek).
Breakdown
com- (together) + petere (strive) + -itive (relating to/tending to) = competitive (tending to strive together or against others)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so competitive at bingo that she brings lucky charms and sits in the same seat every time.”
“The company needs to offer more competitive salaries to attract top talent.”
“He's so competitive that he turns grocery shopping into a race against other customers.”
“This competitive industry requires constant innovation to stay ahead.”
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