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what do you mean by "competition"? I think the word has one meaning when used in a general sense, like "my sister and I are very competitive" or biggest pumpkin competition. But when used in the context of discussing capitalism it turns into something else, something amorphous and euphemistic. Probably Marx explained it. Competition in capitalism has to do with rates of profit. It hides collusion, and explains increasing exploitation.
The former, yes that would always exist. The latter, is highly contextual and cannot exist without the context.
P.S. Here's the on-hexbear link to your crosspost: https://hexbear.net/post/6942725