Emulative
(adjective)
Striving to equal or excel others; imitative.
Origin:
The word "emulative" comes from the verb "emulate" which means "to strive to equal or excel", hence emulative means to strive to equal or excel others.
Examples:
- His emulative nature led him to constantly compare himself to others.
- The emulative behavior of the students made them more competitive and driven.
- The emulative culture of the company led to employees constantly trying to outdo each other.
- She had an emulative attitude towards her sister's success.
- The emulative nature of the competition made the athletes perform at their best.