Plural of rivalry
regular plural
The plural of rivalry is rivalries.
Forms of rivalry
| Singular | rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | rivalries |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Rivalries in a sentence
- In the internecine rivalries of large corporations, whole departments may become expendable in the execution of one executive's power play.From the entry expendable
- The EU was established to oppose the unfettered power of nation states and defuse the rivalries between them.2018, Michael Cottakis – LSE, “Colliding worlds: Donald Trump and the European Union”, in LSE's blog. From the entry unfettered
- Another consideration is setting up the program to avoid departmental rivalries and bias by applying objective measures of effectiveness.1995, Time Sharing Institute, Worldex Corporation, Vacation Industry Review: A Publication of the Time Sharing Institute, The Institute…. From the entry mystery guest
- With Khomeini's death, however, Iran also lost a strong-handed arbitrator, and factional rivalries behind the curtains soon spilled over into the public arena.2013, Rasmus Christian Elling, Minorities in Iran: Nationalism and Ethnicity after Khomeini, →ISBN. From the entry strong-handed
- Rivalries began with the first dispute and continued as long as there were disputes, assuming that the interdispute waiting time was not too long.2000, Manus I. Midlarsky, Handbook of War Studies II - Volume 2, →ISBN, page 232. From the entry interdispute
Meaning of rivalry
- noun An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.
- noun The characteristic of being a rivalrous good, such that it can be consumed or used by only one person at a time.
- noun Any competition between two or more things or factors.
Questions about the plural of rivalry
- What is the plural of rivalry?
- The plural of rivalry is rivalries.
- Is rivalry countable?
- Rivalry is a countable and uncountable noun.
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