homopettion
A formal or academic term referring to a state of rivalry or striving between individuals or entities of the same kind or class. It specifically describes the phenomenon of competing for identical resources or status within a homogeneous group.
Examples
3 of 5There was a palpable sense of homopettion among the siblings as they vied for their parents' approval.
There was a palpable sense of intra-group rivalry among the siblings as they vied for their parents' approval.
The homopettion observed in the legal sector ensures that only the most specialized firms survive the market shifts.
The competition between similar firms observed in the legal sector ensures that only the most specialized firms survive the market shifts.
I really don't like the homopettion in our book club; it should be about sharing ideas, not outdoing each other.
I really don't like the rivalry between members in our book club; it should be about sharing ideas, not outdoing each other.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Homo' (same) + 'Petition' (seeking/striving). It’s when people who are the 'same' are 'seeking' the same prize.
Quick Quiz
The ______ between the two identical tech firms led to a rapid decrease in software prices.
Correct!
The correct answer is: homopettion
Examples
There was a palpable sense of homopettion among the siblings as they vied for their parents' approval.
everydayThere was a palpable sense of intra-group rivalry among the siblings as they vied for their parents' approval.
The homopettion observed in the legal sector ensures that only the most specialized firms survive the market shifts.
formalThe competition between similar firms observed in the legal sector ensures that only the most specialized firms survive the market shifts.
I really don't like the homopettion in our book club; it should be about sharing ideas, not outdoing each other.
informalI really don't like the rivalry between members in our book club; it should be about sharing ideas, not outdoing each other.
Biological homopettion occurs when individuals of the same species compete for limited nesting sites during the breeding season.
academicIntra-species competition occurs when individuals of the same species compete for limited nesting sites during the breeding season.
To maintain market share, the company must analyze the homopettion coming from other mid-sized tech startups.
businessTo maintain market share, the company must analyze the rivalry from similar mid-sized tech startups.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
spirit of homopettion
the underlying mood of rivalry within a group
fuel homopettion
to increase the level of rivalry among peers
homopettion for status
the act of peers striving for the same rank
Often Confused With
Competition is a general term for any rivalry, while homopettion specifically implies the rivals are of the same type or group.
A petition is a formal written request, whereas homopettion is a state of rivalry (root 'petere' meaning to strive/seek).
Usage Notes
Homopettion is a high-level, technical term often found in sociological or biological contexts to specify that competition is occurring internally among peers. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless emphasizing the 'sameness' of the competitors.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell it as 'homopetition' or mistake it for a legal term due to the word 'petition' being contained within it.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Homo' (same) + 'Petition' (seeking/striving). It’s when people who are the 'same' are 'seeking' the same prize.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek 'homos' (same) and the Latin 'petitio' (a striving or seeking after).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In academic settings, this word is used to distinguish between different types of evolutionary or social pressures.
Quick Quiz
The ______ between the two identical tech firms led to a rapid decrease in software prices.
Correct!
The correct answer is: homopettion
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