dominant

//ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt//
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Adjective

dominantCanonical form
more dominantComparative
most dominantSuperlative
1

Having power, authority, or influence over others; most important, powerful, or influential.

She played a dominant role in the company's success.

2

Most noticeable or prominent; prevailing.

Blue is the dominant color in this painting.

3

(Genetics) Relating to or denoting a gene or allele that is expressed in offspring even when inherited from only one parent.

Brown eyes are a dominant trait in humans.

Synonym

commandingprevailingpredominant

Antonym

subordinatesubmissive

Noun

1

(Music) The fifth note of a diatonic scale.

In the key of C major, G is the dominant.

2

(Genetics) A dominant gene or trait.

Brown eye color is a dominant in humans.