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dominanthaving power and influence over others; most important, powerful, or influential

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having power and influence over others; most important, powerful, or influential

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːmɪnənt/

Korean meaning: 지배적인, 우세한, 가장 영향력 있는

Korean pronunciation: **도**미넌트

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks he's the dominant species in our house.
  • English is the dominant language in international business.
  • Pizza became the dominant food choice at our office meetings after the salad rebellion of 2023.

dominant

ADJECTIVE

//ˈdɑːmɪnənt//

having power and influence over others; most important, powerful, or influential

dominant concept
💡 Concept

having power and influence over others; most important, powerful, or influential

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɑːmɪnənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɒmɪnənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootdomin
Suffix-ant

Origin

From Latin 'dominans', the present participle of 'dominari' meaning 'to rule or have power over', derived from 'dominus' meaning 'master' or 'lord'.

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🎵Rhyme

prominentcontinent
prominent
continent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks he's the dominant species in our house.

English is the dominant language in international business.

😄 Fun example

Pizza became the dominant food choice at our office meetings after the salad rebellion of 2023.

Technology companies have become dominant players in the global economy.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

prevailingcontrollingrulingcommandingpredominant

Antonyms

subordinatesubmissiveinferior

Related

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