Rivalry

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪvəlri/

Definitions of rivalry

noun competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example Sentences

A1 The rivalry between the two teams was intense.

A2 The rivalry between the siblings often led to arguments.

B1 The rivalry between the companies resulted in price wars.

B2 The rivalry between the political parties was evident during the election campaign.

C1 The rivalry between the two nations has lasted for decades.

C2 The intense rivalry between the two business tycoons led to a hostile takeover.

Examples of rivalry in a Sentence

formal The intense rivalry between the two companies has been ongoing for years.

informal The rivalry between those two teams is getting really heated.

slang The rivalry between those two crews is off the charts.

figurative The rivalry between the two political parties is like a never-ending battle.

Grammatical Forms of rivalry

• past tense: rivaled
• plural: rivalries
• comparative: more rivalrous
• superlative: most rivalrous
• present tense: rival
• future tense: will rival
• perfect tense: have rivaled
• continuous tense: is rivaling
• singular: rivalry
• positive degree: rivalrous
• infinitive: to rival
• gerund: rivaling
• participle: rivaling

Origin and Evolution of rivalry

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rivalry' originates from the Latin word 'rivalis', which means 'one who uses the same stream as another' or 'a person who shares the same goal as another'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rivalry' has come to be associated with competition and conflict between individuals or groups striving for the same objective.