Aggressive
Example: Aggressive strategies increase competitive advantage
Definition
"Aggressive" describes behavior or strategies characterized by boldness, assertiveness, and a readiness to take strong actions to achieve goals, often in a competitive or confrontational context. Aggressive strategies increase competitive advantage by actively pursuing success.
Etymology
The word "aggressive" comes from the Latin verb 'aggredi,' meaning 'to approach, attack.' It entered English in the early 17th century, originally describing military action. Did you know? Its root reflects a sense of moving forward energetically or forcefully.
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"Aggressive" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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