nonrival
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɒnˈraɪvəl/
KK: /nɑnˈraɪvəl/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is not in competition with others, meaning that one person's use does not reduce the availability for others.
Example
The internet is a nonrival resource; many people can use it at the same time without affecting each other's access.
Conversation
I really appreciate how our teams are nonrival when we play together.
Yeah, it makes the games so much more enjoyable.
Exactly! We can just focus on having fun instead of competing.
Totally! It’s nice to have that kind of atmosphere.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cooperative
collaborative
supportive
Antonyms
competitive
rivalrous
hostile
noun
Definition
A person who does not compete with others; someone who is not an opponent.
Example
In the game, he was a nonrival, always supporting his teammates instead of competing against them.
Conversation
I really like how we can support each other without any pressure to compete.
Absolutely! It feels great to be nonrival friends.
Yeah, I think that makes our bond stronger.
Root Explanation
Nonrival → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "rival" (from Latin "rivalis", meaning one who competes). The word "nonrival" means not having a competitor or not being in competition with others.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'competitor' ('rival') to remember that 'nonrival' means there is no competition.
Visually Confused Words
nonarrival
nontrial
nonsurvival
nontribal
nonserial
nonderivable