Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having power, influence, or control over others; being more prominent or important compared to others.
Dominant
/ˈdɒmənənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The dominant tree in the forest is the towering redwood.
In the chess match, her strategy was overwhelmingly dominant.
Genetic traits can be dominant or recessive.
Etymology:
From Middle French dominant, which comes from Latin dominantem, the present participle of dominari, meaning to rule or control. First used in the late 16th century.
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