Associations to the word «Rivalry»

Wiktionary

RIVALRY, noun. The relationship between two or more rivals who regularly compete with each other. The term usually applies to two rivals.
RIVALRY, noun. In economics, rivalry is a characteristic of a good. Rivalrous goods are those which can be consumed by only one person at the same time -- for example, a candy bar or a suit; a non-rivalrous good may be provided to more consumers at a very low marginal cost for each additional consumer.

Dictionary definition

RIVALRY, noun. The act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place".

Wise words

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