Rivalry

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“Common goods are those which are rivalrous in consumption but non-excludable”

“Binocular rivalry is a visual phenomenon in which perception alternates between different images presented to each eye.”

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