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competitive

com·pet·i·tive

competitive

 
 
pronunciation:
km pe tih tihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having to do with or decided by competition.
A competitive exam will decide who gets the scholarship money.
similar words:
rival
definition 2: having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation.
She is a very competitive person who always tries her hardest to succeed.
synonyms:
ambitious
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derivations: competitively (adv.), competitiveness (n.)