dominance

dom·i·nance

noun \ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s, ˈdäm-nən(t)s\

Definition of DOMINANCE

1

: the fact or state of being dominant: as a : dominant position especially in a social hierarchy b : the property of one of a pair of alleles or traits that suppresses expression of the other in the heterozygous condition c : the influence or control over ecological communities exerted by a dominant

2

: functional asymmetry between a pair of bodily structures (as the right and left hands)

Examples of DOMINANCE

1. <although Napoléon had achieved dominance over the European continent, Great Britain still ruled the waves>
2. <the professor's dominance in the field of ancient Greek history>

First Known Use of DOMINANCE

1819

Related to DOMINANCE

Synonyms: ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), supremacy, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Related Words: primacy, superiority; lordship, scepter; arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway; takeover; direction, jurisdiction, management; clout, might, pull, weight; eminence, importance, moment; prerogative, privilege, right

Near Antonyms: helplessness, weakness; impotence, impotency, powerlessness

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