rivalry — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   contention

   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.

2. The characteristic of being a rivalrous good, such that it can be consumed or used by only one person at a time.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

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

3. Any competition between two or more things or factors.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

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

Noun

1. the act of competing as for profit or a prize

   Synonyms

   competitioncontention

   Broader terms

   group action

   Examples

   the teams were in fierce contention for first place