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competitive

adj.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //kəmˈpɛtətɪv// UK //kəmpˈɛtɪtˌɪv// com·pet·i·tive General-service

adj. wanting to be more successful or better than other people. It also describes prices that are as low as or lower than those of other businesses.

adj. characterised by a strong desire to achieve success or superiority over others. In a commercial context, it refers to prices or terms that are sufficiently low to rival those of other market participants.


SIMPLE

She is very competitive and always wants to win the race.

CONTEXTUAL

The company managed to gain a larger market share by offering highly competitive prices during the holiday season.

COMPLEX

In a globalised economy, maintaining a competitive edge requires not only cost-effective production but also constant innovation and a deep understanding of consumer trends.

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Origin

From Latin competītus (past participle of competere) + -ive.

Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'with' when comparing entities, or 'in' to describe a specific field or environment.

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