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noncompeting

noncompeting

4.4
Being in different markets so businesses do not try to get the same customers
  • adjective
  • /nɒn.kəmˈpiː.tɪŋ/
translation icon : no competitivo
  • At the festival, there were many noncompeting performers who showcased their talents without fear of judgment.

Examples

  • The same screening effect enables noncompeting males to mingle in dense concentrations and thereby gain access to the best grazing, as long as they can escape the notice of territorial bulls.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The two stores sell noncompeting products, allowing them to attract different customers.

  • The athletes competed in separate categories, so all the noncompeting participants enjoyed the event without pressure.

Synonyms

noncompetitive
vsnoncompeting
2 4.2

An activity or position that does not involve trying to win

is about not taking part in competition with other people

How Competitive

cutthroat
23 7.8
competitive
152 3.9
noncompeting
4.4

Surface Forms

noncompeting positive

Morphology

noncompeting = competing (transparent) = non + compete + ing

Meaning is a straightforward negation of 'competing' formed with the productive prefix 'non-'.

Etymology

The word noncompeting combines non- ('not') and compete ('to try to win against others'), like putting a 'no' sign in front of competition. So, noncompeting means 'not competing' or working in a different market.