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competitory

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Acting in competition or rivalry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Examples

  • competitory examination
  • competitory spirit
  • competitory trade

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: competing, competitive

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

involving competition or competitiveness

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • competitive games
  • to improve one's competitive position

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: competitive

Antonyms: none provided

History

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