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- [kuh m-pet-i-tiv]
- /kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv/
- /kəmˈpetətɪvnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pet-i-tiv]
- /kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv/
Definitions of competitiveness word
- adjective competitiveness of, pertaining to, involving, or decided by competition: competitive sports; a competitive examination. 1
- adjective competitiveness well suited for competition; having a feature that makes for successful competition: a competitive price. 1
- adjective competitiveness having a strong desire to compete or to succeed. 1
- adjective competitiveness useful to a competitor; giving a competitor an advantage: He was careful not to divulge competitive information about his invention. 1
- noun competitiveness The state of being competitive. 1
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Origin of competitiveness
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Latin competīt(us) (past participle of competere; see competition) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Competitiveness
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competitiveness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
competitiveness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for competitiveness
noun competitiveness
- keenness — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- lowness — situated, placed, or occurring not far above the ground, floor, or base: a low shelf.
- cheapness — The state of being cheap.
- attractiveness — providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring: an attractive personality.
- affordability — that can be afforded; believed to be within one's financial means: attractive new cars at affordable prices.
Antonyms for competitiveness
noun competitiveness
- ineffectiveness — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
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