Competitive
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Relating to or characterised by competition, or having a strong desire to succeed or win. Describes something marked by rivalry or a person driven to excel.
“The athlete's competitive spirit drove her to train harder than her rivals.”
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Contains the COMPET- prefix; features -TIVE ending pattern
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Worth 21 points; strong word with valuable letter combinations
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