rivalry

Meaning

1. An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.
2. The characteristic of being a rivalrous good, such that it can be consumed or used by only one person at a time.
3. Any competition between two or more things or factors.

Etymology / origin

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

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