In numerous cases the spirit of trees is personified, usually in female form. In Ancient Greece, the Alseids were nymphs associated with groves (alsos, grove), while the Dryads were forest nymphs who guarded the trees. Sometimes armed with an axe, Dryads would punish anyone harming the trees.
Definition of competitive for English Language Learners. : 1  of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than others : relating to or involving competition. : 2  having a strong desire to win or be the best at something.
Product/Service Differentiation. Another way that companies can have a competitive advantage in the marketplace is through product/service differentiation. If a company's product or service has a valuable, unique offering for its consumers, then loyalty and product/service differentiation can occur.