Origin of dominant
synonym study for dominant
1.
Dominant,
predominant,
paramount,
preeminent describe something outstanding.
Dominant describes something that is most influential or important:
the dominant characteristics of monkeys.
Predominant describes something that is dominant over all others, or is more widely prevalent:
Curiosity is the predominant characteristic of monkeys.
Paramount applies to something that is first in rank or order:
Safety is of paramount importance.
Preeminent applies to a prominence based on recognition of excellence:
His work was of preeminent quality.
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Example sentences from the Web for dominant
British Dictionary definitions for dominant
dominant
/ (ˈdɒmɪnənt) /
adjective
noun
Derived forms of dominant
dominantly, adverbMedical definitions for dominant
dominant
[ dŏm′ə-nənt ]
adj.
Exercising the most influence or control.
Of, relating to, or being an allele that produces the same phenotypic effect whether inherited with a homozygous or heterozygous allele.
n.
A dominant allele or trait.
An organism having a dominant trait.
Scientific definitions for dominant
dominant
[ dŏm′ə-nənt ]
Relating to the form of a gene that expresses a trait, such as hair color, in an individual organism. The dominant form of a gene overpowers the counterpart, or recessive, form located on the other of a pair of chromosomes.
Relating to the trait expressed by such a gene. See more at inheritance. Compare recessive.
Being a species that has the greatest effect within its ecological community, especially by determining the presence, abundance, or type of other species. As a plant community progresses through stages of succession, different species may become dominant for a period until the climax community is reached, at which point the dominant species remains stable until a major disruption occurs. Among animals, the dominant species in a community is generally the top predator or the most abundant or widespread species.
Being an animal that occupies the highest position in a social hierarchy and has the greatest access to resources such as food and a mate or mates. Social dominance is gained and maintained through factors such as size and aggressiveness.