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codominant

codominant

7.9
Tree trunks or leaders that grow equally strong and large
  • adjective
  • /ˌkoʊˈdɒmɪnənt/
  • Specialized
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  • The probability of reproduction surviving and meeting a predetermined height threshold (which was related to the expected height of a codominant oak) at a specified stand age was derived empirically.

Examples

  • Look for included bark in codominant stems and at the base of major branches.

    Blog text (5)

  • The tree had two codominant leaders that grew side by side, creating a balanced canopy.

  • However, its relatively low height potential often relegates blackgum to an intermediate or codominant canopy position (Burns and Honkala 1990, Ware 1992).

    Academic text (2007)

  • In a forest with codominant branches, each limb receives equal sunlight, contributing to the tree's health.

  • Gardening experts advise that pruning is essential for trees with codominant stems to prevent split trunks.

Antonyms

dominant
159 4.2

Having more power or influence than others in a group

How Dominant

predominant
20 4.8
dominant
159 4.2
codominant
  • Specialized
7.9
subordinate
21 4.8

Surface Forms

codominant positive

Morphology

codominant = dominant (transparent) = co + dominant

The meaning is a straightforward combination of the productive prefix 'co-' (jointly) with the adjective 'dominant', indicating joint dominance.

Etymology

Codominant comes from co- meaning 'together' (as in cooperate) and dominant meaning 'having power' (as in dominate). So a codominant tree has two leaders or trunks that grow with equal strength and neither one rules the other.