competitive
com·pet·i·tive
adj \kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv\Definition of COMPETITIVE
1
: relating to, characterized by, or based on competition <competitive sports>
2
: inclined, desiring, or suited to compete <a competitive personality> <salary benefits must be competitive — M. S. Eisenhower>
3
: depending for effectiveness on the relative concentration of two or more substances <competitive inhibition of an enzyme>
— com·pet·i·tive·ly adverb
— com·pet·i·tive·ness noun
See Examples of COMPETITIVE
- She is a very competitive player.
- You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market.
First Known Use of COMPETITIVE
1829
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