competitive
adjective
com·pet·i·tive
kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
1
: relating to, characterized by, or based on competition
competitive sports
a competitive marketplace
2
: inclined, desiring, or suited to compete
a competitive personality
competitive interest rates
3
: depending for effectiveness on the relative concentration of two or more substances
competitive inhibition of an enzyme
competitively
adverb
competitiveness
noun
Examples of competitive in a Sentence
She is a very competitive player.
You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Rates here are also competitive with many banks offering 4% or higher to savers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Many countries are aggressively investing in technical education, engineering capability, scientific infrastructure, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, and globally competitive companies.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This level of consistent feedback reflects Firmoo’s ability to deliver a reliable and well-rounded eyewear experience, positioning it as a trusted and competitive option for anyone looking to buy prescription glasses online.
—Footwear News, 12 June 2026
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/competitive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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competitive
adjective
com·pet·i·tive
kəm-ˈpet-ət-iv
: relating to, characterized by, or based on competition
competitive sports
competitive bidding
competitively
adverb
competitiveness
noun
Medical Definition
competitive
adjective
com·pet·i·tive
kəm-ˈpet-ət-iv
: depending for effectiveness on the relative concentration of two or more substances
competitive inhibition of an enzyme
competitive protein binding
competitively
adverb
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