corrival: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2formal, literary, archaic
Quick answer
What does “corrival” mean?
A rival, competitor, or opponent in the same field.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A rival, competitor, or opponent in the same field.
A person or group competing with another for the same objective or superiority; can also be used as a verb meaning to contend or vie.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage, as the word is equally obsolete in both varieties.
Connotations
Connotes a sense of historical or elevated competition, reminiscent of chivalric contests or intellectual duels.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both varieties, encountered almost exclusively in historical texts or self-consciously literary prose.
Grammar
How to Use “corrival” in a Sentence
to corrival with [someone] for [something]to be corrivals in [a field]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “corrival” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The two knights would corrival for the queen's favour in the tournament.
American English
- The fledgling republics corrivalled for influence in the region.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Rarely used, might appear in historical or literary analysis discussing themes of competition.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not applicable.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “corrival”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “corrival”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “corrival”
- Using it in contemporary speech/writing where 'rival' is perfectly adequate.
- Incorrect stress: /ˈkɒrɪvəl/ (stressing the first syllable).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is considered archaic. The word 'rival' is used in all contexts where 'corrival' might have been used historically.
There is no semantic difference in meaning. 'Corrival' is simply an older, now obsolete form of the word 'rival'.
Yes, though exceedingly rare. It means to compete or contend with someone (e.g., 'to corrival with').
To recognise it in older literature and to understand that it is not suitable for active use in contemporary communication.
A rival, competitor, or opponent in the same field.
Corrival is usually formal, literary, archaic in register.
Corrival: in British English it is pronounced /kəˈraɪv(ə)l/, and in American English it is pronounced /kəˈraɪvəl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No common idioms”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'co-rival' - a rival you compete WITH (co-).
Conceptual Metaphor
COMPETITION IS A CONTEST FOR HONOUR (archaic).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would 'corrival' be MOST appropriately used today?