adjective / noun
dominant
DAH-mih-nuhnt/ˈdɑːmɪnənt/
Exercising the strongest influence or control.
The mature oak is dominant in the grove, towering over the younger trees.
Etymology
The pieces express “ruling or governing.” From exercising chief authority, dominant broadened to describe whatever has the strongest controlling effect or influence.
In context
a dominant player that's going to be a pro later there's something about watching somebody that's just better than everybody else is that's exhilarating
More examples
- Cost is the dominant factor in our decision.
- A dominant allele can be expressed when only one copy is present.
- In their consensual relationship, Maya is the dominant.
Forms
dominant · dominants · more dominant · most dominant
dominance noun — The state of having greatest influence.
dominate verb — To exercise the greatest influence or control.
Similar words
- powerful
- Indicates substantial power, but not necessarily the greatest.
- leading
- Emphasizes being ahead of others in position or importance.
- controlling
- Emphasizes directing others' actions rather than simply having influence.