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rivalrous

[ rahy-vuh l-ruh s ]
/ ˈraɪ vəl rəs /
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adjective

characterized by rivalry; competitive: the rivalrous aspect of their friendship.

RELATED WORDS

aspiring, competitive

Nearby words

  1. ritz combination principle,
  2. ritzy,
  3. riv.,
  4. rivage,
  5. rival,
  6. rivalry,
  7. rivals, the,
  8. rive,
  9. rivel,
  10. riven

Origin of rivalrous

First recorded in 1805–15; rivalr(y) + -ous
Related formsri·val·rous·ness, nounun·ri·val·rous, adjective
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Word Origin and History for rivalrous

rivalrous

adj.

1812; see rivalry + -ous.

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