Dominant
adjective
Being the strongest, most powerful, or most noticeable among a group.
Lions are the dominant predators in the jungle.
Often appears as...
- dominant position
- dominant player
adjective
In genetic inheritance, refers to a gene that will overshadow the traits of another gene.
In pea plants, the gene for a tall stature is dominant over the gene for a short stature.
Often appears as...
- dominant gene
- dominant trait
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Academic
noun
In music theory, the fifth note of a diatonic scale.
In the key of C major, G is the dominant.
Often appears as...
- dominant chord
- dominant seventh
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Specialized
adjective
Showing or exercising control in a relationship or situation.
In their relationship, she was always the dominant one.
Often appears as...
- dominant personality
- dominant partner
adjective
Describes a cultural influence or practice that is common or standard in a particular area or society.
English is the dominant language in North America.
Often appears as...
- dominant culture
- dominant language
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Academic
noun
In ecology, this refers to species in a habitat that has more presence or influence than others.
In that ecosystem, the oak tree is the dominant.
Often appears as...
- dominant species
- dominant plants
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Technical
adjective
Being the strongest, most powerful, or most noticeable among a group.
Lions are the dominant predators in the jungle.
Often appears as...
- dominant position
- dominant player
adjective
In genetic inheritance, refers to a gene that will overshadow the traits of another gene.
In pea plants, the gene for a tall stature is dominant over the gene for a short stature.
Often appears as...
- dominant gene
- dominant trait
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In music theory, the fifth note of a diatonic scale.
In the key of C major, G is the dominant.
Often appears as...
- dominant chord
- dominant seventh
Usage tips
Specialized
adjective
Showing or exercising control in a relationship or situation.
In their relationship, she was always the dominant one.
Often appears as...
- dominant personality
- dominant partner
adjective
Describes a cultural influence or practice that is common or standard in a particular area or society.
English is the dominant language in North America.
Often appears as...
- dominant culture
- dominant language
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In ecology, this refers to species in a habitat that has more presence or influence than others.
In that ecosystem, the oak tree is the dominant.
Often appears as...
- dominant species
- dominant plants
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Most Noticeable
Used to highlight what stands out the most, whether due to strength or visibility.
The dominant skyscraper defines the city's skyline.
Pro Tip 2/3Competitive Edge
Suggests superiority in a competitive context, like sports or business.
The company's dominant technology outpaces its rivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Influence and Power
Indicates having significant influence or control over others within a group.
The senator's dominant presence swayed the vote.
Pro Tip 1/3Most Noticeable
Used to highlight what stands out the most, whether due to strength or visibility.
The dominant skyscraper defines the city's skyline.
Pro Tip 2/3Competitive Edge
Suggests superiority in a competitive context, like sports or business.
The company's dominant technology outpaces its rivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Influence and Power
Indicates having significant influence or control over others within a group.
The senator's dominant presence swayed the vote.
Pro Tip 1/3Most Noticeable
Used to highlight what stands out the most, whether due to strength or visibility.
The dominant skyscraper defines the city's skyline.
Pro Tip 2/3Competitive Edge
Suggests superiority in a competitive context, like sports or business.
The company's dominant technology outpaces its rivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Influence and Power
Indicates having significant influence or control over others within a group.
The senator's dominant presence swayed the vote.
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
female cub will be more dominant than even a 20 year old hyena male that's part of this clan i knew male hyenas had it tough but i didn't realize it was quite that tough on them i kind of feel sorry for them it's hard to believe a helpless newborn cub outranks even the oldest male in the
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The benefits of a...
But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain. It's well known that the brain's left hemisphere is more dominant and analytical in logical processes,
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The left brain vs. right...
and attention to the right. So one side of the brain may do more work, but this varies by system rather than by person. There isn't any evidence to suggest that individuals have dominant sides of the brain, or to support the idea of a left-right split
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Can wildlife adapt to...
because nowadays, they're brown. The brown color variant is the genetically dominant form of plumage in this species, but historically, the recessive pale gray variant triumphed because of its selective advantage in helping these predators blend in.
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Your body language may...
So do you want the high-power leader that's dominant, high on testosterone, but really stress reactive? Probably not, right? You want the person who's powerful and assertive and dominant, but not very stress reactive, the person who's laid back.
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Killer whale society PIPE...
cooperation coordination collaboration killer whales are highly social species who exhibit complex group interactions with in hierarchical dominant systems that is to say they work together to rear their young to protect their pod
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Fur Seals Overcome...
and for male seals it's a matter of life and death this beach is just absolute carnage all the way along you can see the big dominant males who have their territory each with a little group of females
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Meet This Family of...
This is just... one of the most fantastic moments of my life. I can't believe I'm sitting here surrounded by mountain gorillas. And right in front of me is the silverback. He's the dominant male.
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Gorilla shows Steve...
This is the silverback, the dominant male, And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world. He is absolutely massive
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Thought-provoking...
dominant males have a highly stressful life as they constantly squabble to protect their position
Video examples
Hair-Raising Hyena...
female cub will be more dominant than even a 20 year old hyena male that's part of this clan i knew male hyenas had it tough but i didn't realize it was quite that tough on them i kind of feel sorry for them it's hard to believe a helpless newborn cub outranks even the oldest male in the
Video examples
The benefits of a...
But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain. It's well known that the brain's left hemisphere is more dominant and analytical in logical processes,
Video examples
The left brain vs. right...
and attention to the right. So one side of the brain may do more work, but this varies by system rather than by person. There isn't any evidence to suggest that individuals have dominant sides of the brain, or to support the idea of a left-right split
Video examples
Can wildlife adapt to...
because nowadays, they're brown. The brown color variant is the genetically dominant form of plumage in this species, but historically, the recessive pale gray variant triumphed because of its selective advantage in helping these predators blend in.
Video examples
Your body language may...
So do you want the high-power leader that's dominant, high on testosterone, but really stress reactive? Probably not, right? You want the person who's powerful and assertive and dominant, but not very stress reactive, the person who's laid back.
Video examples
Killer whale society PIPE...
cooperation coordination collaboration killer whales are highly social species who exhibit complex group interactions with in hierarchical dominant systems that is to say they work together to rear their young to protect their pod
Video examples
Fur Seals Overcome...
and for male seals it's a matter of life and death this beach is just absolute carnage all the way along you can see the big dominant males who have their territory each with a little group of females
Video examples
Meet This Family of...
This is just... one of the most fantastic moments of my life. I can't believe I'm sitting here surrounded by mountain gorillas. And right in front of me is the silverback. He's the dominant male.
Video examples
Gorilla shows Steve...
This is the silverback, the dominant male, And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world. He is absolutely massive
Video examples
Thought-provoking...
dominant males have a highly stressful life as they constantly squabble to protect their position
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Isaac Asimov
American Scientist
It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.
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Gary Bettman
American Businessman
It's not about big markets or small markets. It's not about dominant teams or not. It's about the actual competition and how good the games are, how good the series turn out. That's what I think is the most important for fans.
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George Soros
Hungarian Businessman
We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity.
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Gerald Chertavian
American Businessman
When we think about the workplace, people think about hard skills being dominant, but they're not. The employer realizes knowledge will shift quickly, and there's a half-life to knowledge in this world.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
A strong man doesn't have to be dominant toward a woman. He doesn't match his strength against a woman weak with love for him. He matches it against the world.
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Heather Mac Donald
American Editor
The far Right's identity politics are the mirror image of that dominant left-wing ideology, which sees the world exclusively through the lens of race and sex.
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Emily V. Gordon
American Writer
When we each focus on being the dominant force in our own universe rather than invading other universes, we all win.
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Stevie Wonder
American Musician
My father really was not the dominant person who raised the family, it was my mother who raised the family.
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Hugh Leonard
Irish Dramatist
My mother was passionate. She was stubborn, the dominant one in the family. She dominated my father.
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Soren Kierkegaard
Danish Philosopher
Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.
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Isaac Asimov
American Scientist
It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.
Quote examples
Gary Bettman
American Businessman
It's not about big markets or small markets. It's not about dominant teams or not. It's about the actual competition and how good the games are, how good the series turn out. That's what I think is the most important for fans.
Quote examples
George Soros
Hungarian Businessman
We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity.
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Gerald Chertavian
American Businessman
When we think about the workplace, people think about hard skills being dominant, but they're not. The employer realizes knowledge will shift quickly, and there's a half-life to knowledge in this world.
Quote examples
Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
A strong man doesn't have to be dominant toward a woman. He doesn't match his strength against a woman weak with love for him. He matches it against the world.
Quote examples
Heather Mac Donald
American Editor
The far Right's identity politics are the mirror image of that dominant left-wing ideology, which sees the world exclusively through the lens of race and sex.
Quote examples
Emily V. Gordon
American Writer
When we each focus on being the dominant force in our own universe rather than invading other universes, we all win.
Quote examples
Stevie Wonder
American Musician
My father really was not the dominant person who raised the family, it was my mother who raised the family.
Quote examples
Hugh Leonard
Irish Dramatist
My mother was passionate. She was stubborn, the dominant one in the family. She dominated my father.
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Soren Kierkegaard
Danish Philosopher
Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.
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