dominant
- noun
- /ˈdɑːmɪnənt/
- She emerged as the dominant personality in the group, shaping discussions and leading initiatives.
- dominant and subordinate
And maybe, you know, you'll find a dominant.
- And maybe, you know, you'll find a dominant.
- I was coaching this guy who was telling me that he knew that woman liked it when a man was alpha and a dominant and that they thought it was hot.
Examples
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If a good dominant knows anything, it's the importance of safety and consent.
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We cannot allow ourselves to be dislodged from our position as the dominant species on this planet.
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You are going to become the dominant force within the grouping that is DEI.
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She's been the dominant force during my tenure as the host of the Brit Awards.
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Russia's gains, at Sweden's expense, made it the new dominant Baltic power.
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The manager is often viewed as the dominant figure in the team, influencing decision-making and strategy.
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In the animal kingdom, the lion is often considered the dominant predator, controlling the territory where it lives.
Synonyms
A person who leads a group or community
A person in charge of a group or place
A person, team, or organization that is very successful and able to influence others
A person or animal that is the most powerful in a group
A person who has great power and controls a country or people
A person with the most power in a group
A person whose actions or ideas strongly affect other people's choices
A woman who is most influential in a social group
A country, group, or person that is more powerful than others and leads them
A person who is the most important leader in a group or organization
A confident person who takes charge and leads a group that others follow
A person or group who is top and most powerful after a competition
A person who is in charge of a group and makes the main decisions
An important person who makes key decisions for a group
A person or thing that controls how a system works
A person or group much more powerful than others in an area
A person who leads a team and makes most decisions
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A gene that makes a trait appear when only one copy is present and hides the other gene
- Specialized
A disease that happens when one copy of a gene on a non-sex chromosome changes
- Specialized
A version of a gene that shows its trait even with a different version
- Specialized
A genetic disease from a changed gene on a non-sex chromosome where one bad copy causes illness
- Specialized
A way a strong gene on the X chromosome causes a trait in children who inherit it
How Powerful
- Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dominant comes from the Latin dominus, which means 'lord' or 'master'. A dominant person or thing is the leader that controls or strongly influences the group.