RIVALRY

competition, contention, rivalry

(noun) the act of competing as for profit or a prize; “the teams were in fierce contention for first place”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

rivalry (countable and uncountable, plural rivalries)

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

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

Any competition between two or more things or factors.

Source: Wiktionary

Ri"val*ry, n.; pl. Rivalries (.

Definition: The act of rivaling, or the state of being a rival; a competition. "Keen contention and eager rivalries." Jeffrey.

Syn.

– Emulation; competition. See Emulation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition