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Rivalry vs Emulatory - What's the difference?

rivalry | emulatory |

As a noun rivalry

is the relationship between two or more rivals who regularly compete with each other the term usually applies to two rivals.

As an adjective emulatory is

pertaining to emulation or rivalry.

rivalry

English

Noun

(rivalries)
  • The relationship between two or more rivals who regularly compete with each other. The term usually applies to two rivals.
    • The Boston Bruins have a longstanding rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens.
  • In economics, rivalry is a characteristic of a good. Rivalrous goods are those which can be consumed by only one person at the same time -- for example, a candy bar or a suit; a non-rivalrous good may be provided to more consumers at a very low marginal cost for each additional consumer.
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    • emulatory

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Pertaining to emulation or rivalry.
    • Emulatory officiousness. — Bp. Hall.
    (Webster 1913)