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Competitive Definition & Meaning

competitive
adjective
  1. involving competition or competitiveness; "competitive games"; "to improve one's competitive position"
  2. subscribing to capitalistic competition
  3. showing a fighting disposition; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"

"Competitive" in song lyrics

See how competitive is used in real songs:

  • "I love puttin pressure on the lesser competitive"
    Aceyalone — Mic Check
  • "Plus he rhymes, so it's competitive"
    Jean Grae — Lovesong
  • "A hundred and ten percent of an effort if, extra competitive"
    Juganot f/ Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Reek Da Villian, Swizz Beatz — En Why Cee (NYC) (Remix)

Usage tips for "competitive"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "competitive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for competitive to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does competitive mean?
involving competition or competitiveness; "competitive games"; "to improve one's competitive position" subscribing to capitalistic competition showing a fighting disposition; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"
What part of speech is competitive?
Competitive is an adjective.
How many definitions does competitive have?
Competitive has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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