rivalrous

[ rahy-vuhl-ruhs ]
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adjective
  1. characterized by rivalry; competitive: the rivalrous aspect of their friendship.

Origin of rivalrous

1
First recorded in 1805–15; rivalr(y) + -ous

Other words from rivalrous

  • ri·val·rous·ness, noun
  • un·ri·val·rous, adjective

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