emulous

UK: /ˈɛmjʊləs/ US: (em′yə ləs)

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em•u•lous  (em′yə ləs), adj. 

1. desirous of equaling or excelling;
   filled with emulation:
   boys emulous of their fathers.
2. arising from or of the nature of emulation, as actions or attitudes.
3. [Obs.] jealous;
   envious.

• Latin aemulus vying with; see -ulous
• Middle English 1350–1400

em′u•lous•ly, adv. 
em′u•lous•ness, n. 

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emulous / ˈɛmjʊləs/ adjective

1. desiring or aiming to equal or surpass another; competitive
2. characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation

Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin aemulus rivalling; see emulate

ˈemulousness noun