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competitivehaving 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/

Korean meaning: 경쟁적인, 승부욕이 강한

Korean pronunciation: 컴**페**터티브

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

competitive concept
💡 Concept

having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpetətɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpetətɪv/

🌳Etymology

Rootcompete
Suffix--itive

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).

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🎵Rhyme

repetitiveappetitive
repetitive
appetitive

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

aggressiveambitiouscutthroatfiercerivalrous

Antonyms

cooperativecollaborativeuncompetitive

Related

competitioncompetitorcompetecontestrivalry