Definition

Describing actions or practices that prevent or reduce competition between businesses.

Example

The new law aims to eliminate anticompetitive practices in the market.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new law that might be anticompetitive?

Yeah, it's causing a lot of debates among business owners.

I think it's unfair to smaller companies that can't compete with the big ones.

Absolutely, it really stifles innovation and growth in the market.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anticompetitive is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "competere" (meaning to strive together or compete). The word describes actions or practices that are against competition, often leading to monopolistic behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'against' ('anti-') competition ('competere') — that's why 'anticompetitive' refers to actions that hinder competition.

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