dominant#1 (a)

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type a
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def exercising influence or control
examples television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion
the dominant partner in the marriage
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Also see superior
Attribute status, position
Derivationally related form dominant → dominance; dominant → dominate; dominant → dominate
Antonym dominant → subordinate
Similar to ascendant, ascendent, dominating; controlling; governing; overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating; possessive; sovereign, supreme; superior
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Similar to ascendant, ascendent, dominating; controlling; governing; overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating; possessive; sovereign, supreme; superior
Antonym subordinate → dominant
Also see superior
Attribute status, position
Derivationally related form dominance → dominant; dominate → dominant; dominate → dominant

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