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- [dom-uh-nuh nt]
- /ˈdɒm ə nənt/
- /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dom-uh-nuh nt]
- /ˈdɒm ə nənt/
Definitions of dominant word
- adjective dominant ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command. 1
- adjective dominant occupying or being in a commanding or elevated position. 1
- adjective dominant predominant; main; major; chief: Corn is the dominant crop of Iowa. 1
- adjective dominant Genetics. of or relating to a dominant. 1
- adjective dominant Music. pertaining to or based on the dominant: the dominant chord. 1
- noun dominant Genetics. the one of a pair of alternative alleles that masks the effect of the other when both are present in the same cell or organism. the trait or character determined by such an allele. Compare recessive (defs 4, 5). 1
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Origin of dominant
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin dominant- (stem of domināns, present participle of dominārī to dominate), equivalent to domin(us) master + -ant- -ant
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Parts of speech for Dominant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dominant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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".
dominant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dominant
adj dominant
- preeminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- prevalent — widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
- principal — first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost.
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
adjective dominant
- officious — objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person.
- authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- controlling — having or attempting to exert control
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
Antonyms for dominant
adj dominant
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
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