uncompetitive
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B2
/ˌʌnkəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
lacking competitiveness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncompetitive' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'competitive', which comes from Latin 'competere', meaning 'to strive together'.
Historical Evolution
'competitive' evolved from the Latin word 'competere', which transformed into the French word 'compétitif', and eventually became the modern English word 'competitive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'competitive' meant 'to strive together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'able to compete'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to compete effectively or successfully.
The company was uncompetitive in the global market.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 02:39