Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Dominant.
How to pronounce dominant:
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Dominant - as an adjective
Exercising influence or control
Example: "Television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
subordinate(of genes) producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
recessiveDominant - as a noun
(music) the fifth note of the diatonic scale
An allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dominant alleleDominant - as an adjective satellite
Most frequent or common
Example: "Prevailing winds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
predominantprevailingprevalentrifeExample Sentences
"The alpha male is the dominant of the wolf pack."
"In a matriarchal society, women are often the dominant."
"The dominant of a chord is usually the note that gives it its name."
"The dominant in a relationship is the person who holds the most power."
"The dominant gene is the one that determines a specific trait."
Word Game Points
Is DOMINANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dominant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DOMINANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DOMINANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dominant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDOMINANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DOMINANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dominant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDOMINANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
