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- [doh-meyn]
- /doʊˈmeɪn/
- /dəˈmeɪn/
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- [doh-meyn]
- /doʊˈmeɪn/
Definitions of domain word
- noun domain the territory governed by a single ruler or government; realm. 1
- noun domain a realm or range of personal knowledge, responsibility, etc. 1
- noun domain a region characterized by a specific feature, type of growth or wildlife, etc.: We entered the domain of the pine trees. 1
- noun domain Law. land to which there is superior title and absolute ownership. 1
- noun domain Mathematics. the set of values assigned to the independent variables of a function. region (def 11a). 1
- noun domain Computers. a group of computers and devices on a network that are administered under the same protocol. the top level in a domain name, indicating the type of organization, geographical location, or both, and officially designated in the suffix, as .edu for institutions of higher education. 1
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Origin of domain
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < French domaine, alteration, by association with Latin dominium dominium, of Old French demeine < Late Latin dominicum, noun use of neuter of Latin dominicus of a master, equivalent to domin(us) lord + -icus -ic
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Parts of speech for Domain
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domain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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noun domain
- sphere — Geometry. a solid geometric figure generated by the revolution of a semicircle about its diameter; a round body whose surface is at all points equidistant from the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 + z 2 = r 2 . the surface of such a figure; a spherical surface.
- territory — any tract of land; region or district.
- realm — a royal domain; kingdom: the realm of England.
- jurisdiction — the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
- terrain — a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc.
Antonyms for domain
noun domain
- sky — the region of the clouds or the upper air; the upper atmosphere of the earth: airplanes in the sky; cloudy skies.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
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