dominative

dom·i·na·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dom-uh-ney-tiv, -nuh-tiv]
- /ˈdɒm əˌneɪ tɪv, -nə tɪv/
- /dˈɒmɪnətˌɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dom-uh-ney-tiv, -nuh-tiv]
- /ˈdɒm əˌneɪ tɪv, -nə tɪv/

Definitions of dominative word

adjective dominative dominating; controlling. 1
noun dominative Exhibiting or pertaining to domination. 1

See all 2 definitions of dominative

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Origin of dominative

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word dominātīvus, dating back to 1590-1600. See dominate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Dominative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dominative

dominative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for dominative

adj dominative

authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
controlling — having or attempting to exert control
governing — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.

adjective dominative

dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
dominating — Have a commanding influence on; exercise control over.

All 12 Synonyms of dominative