competitive
Translation
competitive
Examples
He is a very competitive person.
He is a very competitive person.
The company offers competitive prices.
The company offers competitive prices.
It's a highly competitive market.
It's a highly competitive market.
Grammar Patterns
competitive ((with sb./sth.)) to be competitive with (sb./sth.) She is very competitive with her sister.
competitive ((in sth.)) to be competitive in (sth.) He is competitive in everything he does.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ambitious, driven, aggressive; Antonyms: noncompetitive, cooperative
Etymology
From 'compete' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'. 'Compete' is from Latin 'competere' (to strive together).
Memory Tips
Someone who loves 'competition' is 'competitive'.