competitively en · ADV
Pronunciation
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- /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli/
Etymology
Etymology tree English competitive Middle English -ly English -ly English competitively From competitive + -ly.
Meanings
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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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most competitively | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more competitively | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |