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noncompetitor

|non-com-pet-i-tor|

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/nɒn.kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tər/

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/nɒn.kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tə/

(competitor)

rival in competition

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competitorcompetitorsnoncompetitors
Etymology
Etymology Information

'noncompetitor' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'competitor' from Latin 'competere', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'petere' meant 'to seek'.

Historical Evolution

'competitor' changed from the Latin word 'competitor' and eventually became the modern English word 'competitor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who seeks together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who competes'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or entity that does not compete in a particular market or event.

The company is a noncompetitor in the tech industry.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40