Meanings
adverbcompetitively (comparative more competitively, superlative most competitively)
comparative more competitively · superlative most competitively
- In a competitive manner.
For example, kalicludin 1-3 from A. sulcata binds competitively to Kv1.2 channels to paralyse the prey rapidly.
2015 June 18, Mahdokht Jouiaei et al., “Ancient Venom Systems: A Review on Cnidaria Toxins”, in Toxins, volume 7, →DOI
Synonyms & antonyms
adverbin competition
Opposite
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Origin
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APA
competitively. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/competitively
MLA
“competitively.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/competitively. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “competitively,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/competitively.
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