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Updated June 2026
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.”
/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
com·pet·i·tive
Contains the COMPET- prefix; features -TIVE ending pattern
Worth 21 points; strong word with valuable letter combinations
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