Competitive Meaning
/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to competition.
adjInclined to compete.
Sentence Examples
Sometimes hockey players get so competitive that fights break out.
If your prices are competitive, we will place a large order.
The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Our company needs a more ____ pricing strategy to attract budget-conscious customers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She is extremely ____ and always wants to win every game.
Word Origin & History
From Latin competītus (past participle of competere) + -ive.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1947 January and February, “The Transport Nationalisation Bill”, in Railway Magazine, page 2:
"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."
— 2012 September 7, Phil McNulty, “Moldova 0-5 England”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Our company needs a more ____ pricing strategy to attract budget-conscious customers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She is extremely ____ and always wants to win every game.