rivalrous

ri·val·rous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rahy-vuh l-ruh s]
- /ˈraɪ vəl rəs/
- /rˈaɪvəlrəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-vuh l-ruh s]
- /ˈraɪ vəl rəs/

Definitions of rivalrous word

adjective rivalrous characterized by rivalry; competitive: the rivalrous aspect of their friendship. 1
adjective rivalrous being a rival or rivals 0
adjective rivalrous of or involving rivalry 0

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Origin of rivalrous

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; rivalr(y) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Rivalrous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rivalrous

rivalrous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

rivalrous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for rivalrous

adjective rivalrous

emulous — Seeking to emulate or imitate someone or something.

Just one Synonym for rivalrous