competitors
|com-pe-ti-tors|
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/kəmˈpɛtətər/
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/kəmˈpɛtɪtə/
(competitor)
rival in competition
Etymology
'competitor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'competere', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'petere' meant 'to seek' or 'to aim for'.
'competitor' changed from Late Latin/Medieval Latin 'competitor' (meaning 'one who comes together, a rival') through Old French/Middle French influences and entered English in the sense of 'rival' by the Middle English period.
Initially, it meant 'one who seeks or meets the same thing' (literally 'comes together to seek'), but over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'rival or opponent in a contest or market'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people, companies, or organizations that compete with one another in the same market, industry, or field.
Our competitors are lowering their prices to attract more customers.
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Noun 2
participants in a contest, race, or sporting event who strive to win.
The competitors lined up at the starting line before the race began.
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Last updated: 2025/12/18 02:45