Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

competitive

/kəmˈpɛt.ə.tɪv/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.57 in modern English

Syllables: com-pet-i-tive
IPA: /kəmˈpɛt.ə.tɪv/

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to competition.

adj

Inclined to compete.

adj

Capable of competing successfully.

adj

Relating to the inhibition of the effects of a chemical substance by another substance competing with it for binding or bonding.

adj

Cheap, especially used of quality products.

Example Sentences

"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."
"Manchester United's Tom Cleverley impressed on his first competitive start and Lampard demonstrated his continued worth at international level in a performance that was little more than a stroll once England swiftly exerted their obvious authority."
"competitive antagonist"

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: competītus
Suffix: ive

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /kəmˈpɛt.ə.tɪv/
British English: /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/

Inflected Forms

more competitive (comparative) most competitive (superlative)

Derived Forms

competitively competitiveness competitivity hypercompetitive noncompetitive overcompetitive precompetitive procompetitive radiocompetitive semicompetitive supercompetitive supracompetitive

Phrases

anti-competitive competitive advantage competitive authoritarianism competitive eater competitive eating competitive edge competitive exclusion competitive market

Synonyms

economic inexpensive low-cost bargainous brand X budget cheap cheapie cheapo cheesy competitive dime a dozen

Antonyms

cooperative anticompetitive

Rhymes With

non-competitive uncompetitive noncompetitive

Questions

How do you pronounce competitive?: The recorded pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛt.ə.tɪv/.
What does competitive mean?: Of or pertaining to competition.
Where does competitive come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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