Competitivo
Example: O mercado competitivo exige estratégias inovadoras para sobreviver.
Definition
"Competitivo" describes something characterized by a strong desire to win or be more successful than others, especially in contexts like markets or sports. In the phrase 'O mercado competitivo exige estratégias inovadoras para sobreviver,' it refers to a market where businesses strive intensely to outperform each other.
Etymology
The word "competitivo" comes from the Latin 'competitivus,' derived from 'competere,' meaning 'to strive together' or 'to seek together.' This root highlights the idea of rivalry and contest, which perfectly matches the modern sense of being competitive.
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