dominant — having 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
having power and influence over others; most important, powerful, or influential
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“Technology companies have become dominant players in the global economy.”
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