| a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to competition; producing competition; competitory; |
| Adj. | 1. | competitive - involving competition or competitiveness; "competitive games"; "to improve one's competitive position" Synonyms: competitory Antonyms: noncompetitive - not involving competition or competitiveness; "noncompetitive positions"; "noncompetitive interest in games" |
| 2. | competitive - subscribing to capitalistic competition Synonyms: free-enterprise, private-enterprise | |
| 3. | competitive - showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy" Synonyms: militant |