competing

com-pet-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    In rivalry or opposition to each other.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of compete; striving against others.

  3. 3.

    Conflicting or incompatible.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    competing interests — conflicting priorities or loyalties

Related words

Antonyms: collaborating, cooperating
See also: compete, competition, rival
Synonyms: conflicting, contending, opposing, rival

Etymology

From Latin "competere" meaning to strive together, from "com-" (together) and "petere" (to seek, aim at).