Competitief
Example: In een competitieve omgeving is samenwerking vaak essentieel voor succes.
Definition
"Competitief" describes an environment or attitude characterized by a strong desire to win or be more successful than others, often involving rivalry or contest. In a competitive setting, like 'In een competitieve omgeving is samenwerking vaak essentieel voor succes,' individuals or groups strive to outperform each other.
Etymology
The word "competitief" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin word 'competitivus,' meaning 'striving together' or 'rivalrous.' It passed through French 'compétitif' before entering Dutch, reflecting the idea of engaging in contests or competitions. Did you know? The root 'competere' literally means 'to seek together' or 'to strive after,' which hints at the collective nature of competition.
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"Competitief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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