rivalry

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi//

An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.

noun

1
An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.
The Boston Bruins have a longstanding rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens.
James and Polly have a bitter rivalry due to the latter's inclusion in the Tea Time Teaser.
2
The characteristic of being a rivalrous good, such that it can be consumed or used by only one person at a time.
Common goods are those which are rivalrous in consumption but non-excludable
[object Object]
3
Any competition between two or more things or factors.
Binocular rivalry is a visual phenomenon in which perception alternates between different images presented to each eye.

Etymology

Etymology tree English rival Middle English -re, -ri, -rie, -ry, -rye English -ry English rivalry From rival + -ry.

Forms

plural: rivalries

ritz · A display of ostentatious elegance.Ritz · A surname.rival · A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal…

rivalry · An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.

river · A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass,…River · A unisex given name.Rivera · A surname from Spanish.

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