Definition Synonyms
Definition of competitive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
rivalryrelated to competition or rivalry
- The competitive nature of the game was intense.
2.
sportseager to win or be more successful
- She is very competitive in sports.
3.
competitioncapable of succeeding against rivals
- The company offers competitive prices.
4.
affordable pricesaffordable compared to similar products
- They offer competitive rates for their services.
5.
chemistryTECH. relating to substances competing for bindingTECH.
- The drug acts as a competitive inhibitor.
Expressions with competitive
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physical game where people or teams try to win against others
Swimming can be a competitive sport at local and national levels.
sport where swimmers race under rules in organized events
She started competitive swimming at age ten and soon joined a club.
unique feature making someone or something better
His attention to detail is his competitive edge in the job market.
strong desire to win or do better than others in contests
Her competitive spirit pushed her to train every morning before school.
activity of eating large amounts of food quickly
He trained for months to excel in competitive eating.
requiring competition
The job was offered on a competitive basis.
exam where candidates compete for limited jobs or positions
She passed the competitive exam to become a government officer.
person who eats large amounts quickly for sport
As a competitive eater, she trained to eat 50 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
process where several people or companies try to win by offering bids
The company won the contract through competitive bidding.
standing of a company compared with other sellers in the same market
The merger helped the firm improve its competitive position in Europe.
study of rivals to understand their strengths, weaknesses and strategies
The startup began with a detailed competitive analysis of existing apps.
offer to provide goods or services made in rivalry with others
The company submitted a competitive bid for the city’s construction contract.
formal bidding process where several suppliers compete for a contract
The project will be awarded through a competitive tender next month.
condition helping a company do better than competitors
The new technology gave them a competitive advantage.
gathering and analyzing information about competitors
The company uses competitive intelligence to stay ahead in the market.
ecological principle where two species competing for same resources cannot coexist
Competitive exclusion results in the extinction of one competing species..
market with many sellers, no price control by one firm
In a competitive market, prices are determined by supply and demand.
process of inviting bids for contracts
The city council used competitive tendering for the new bridge project.
procurement procedure where a buyer discusses solutions with bidders before final offers
The city used competitive dialogue to choose a partner for the transport project.
Origin of competitive
Latin, competere (strive in common)
Terms with competitive included in their meaning
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sports
competitive event in sports or games
sports
competitive sport involving racing bicycles
dance
competitive or recreational couple dancing
sporting event
competitive event in which boats race on water
sports
event involving competitive boat races
sport event
competitive event where boxers fight in a ring
athletic events
competitive sport involving routines judged on skill and performance
advantage
initial benefit in a competitive situation
sports
competitive race for horses with jockeys
competitive level
related to tennis played for money
competitive cycling
bicycle used in competitive cycling
sports
bicycle designed for speed and competitive cycling
sports
boat designed for competitive racing
events
competitive events involving speed on foot
sporting event
competitive event involving skiing down a course
sports
person who trains and leads players in organized competitive games
sports
win an honor by placing in a competitive event
competition
competitive situation in a contest
show
staged professional entertainment imitating competitive grappling matches
event
competitive event involving fast driving of cars
competitive swimming
silicone or latex cap reducing drag in water
competition
competitive association for regular bowling matches
rivalry setting
competitive environment for struggles or contests
motorsport scene
industry and culture around competitive car races
Examples of competitive in a sentence
The competitive market drives innovation. Even in practice, he remains competitive. The players grew more competitive near the final. Her competitive spirit drove her to excel in sports. The market is highly competitive, requiring constant innovation. Their competitive pricing attracts many customers.
We need to maintain competitive costs to succeed. Researchers study competitive binding in enzyme reactions. Competitive interactions affect the drug's efficacy.
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- French:compétitif, performant, ...
- German:wettbewerbsorientiert, ehrgeizig, ...
- Italian:competitivo, concorrenziale, ...
- Spanish:competitivo, ambicioso, ...
- Portuguese:competitivo, ambicioso, ...
- Chinese:竞争的, 争强好胜的, ...
- Japanese:競争的な, 競争心の強い, ...
- Arabic:تَنافُسِيّ, تَنافُسيّ, ...
- Hebrew:תַּחֲרוּתִי, שַׁאֲפְתָּנִי, ...
- Russian:соревновательный, азартный, ...
- Ukrainian:конкурентний, суперницький, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक, मुकाबलेबाज़, ...
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