competitive
/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to competition.
Adjective
Examples
The final remnants of the competitive spirit between companies will be eliminated, and there is no reasonable prospect that the dull uniformity of standardisation will be offset by greater efficiency in operation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Inclined to compete.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “competitive” mean?
Of or pertaining to competition.
Is “competitive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.