Cool MateMeaning of Dominance
the fact of being more important, powerful or easy to notice than somebody/something else
In simple words: Being in control or having power over someone or something.
Dominance in a sentence
- political/economic dominance
- America's rise to global dominance
- to **achieve/assert/establish dominance** over somebody
- In this situation one gene has dominance over the other gene.
How to use Dominance
Often used in contexts of power dynamics, relationships, or animals. Less suitable in casual conversations; might be more appropriate in discussions about politics, psychology, or sociology.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'dominator' who always wants to be in charge.
Related words
Collocations with Dominance
- show dominance
- exert dominance
- assert dominance
Opposites of Dominance
- submission
- weakness
- inferiority
Common mistakes with Dominance
- Confused with 'dominant' which is an adjective.
- Using it in informal contexts where power dynamics are not relevant.
- Incorrectly combining it with other nouns without proper context.
Dominance appears in
Dominance in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هيمنة, سيادة
أن تكون في موقع السيطرة أو امتلاك القوة على شخص أو شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রাধান্য
কারো বা কিছুর উপর নিয়ন্ত্রণ থাকা বা ক্ষমতা থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Dominanz
Die Kontrolle oder Macht über jemanden oder etwas zu haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Dominancia
Estar en control o tener poder sobre alguien o algo.
- Persianفارسی
سلطه
در کنترل بودن یا داشتن قدرت بر کسی یا چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Domination
Être en contrôle ou avoir du pouvoir sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रभुत्व
किसी पर या किसी चीज़ पर नियंत्रण रखना या शक्ति रखना।
- ItalianItaliano
Dominanza
Essere al comando o avere potere su qualcuno o qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Dominância
Estar no controlo ou ter poder sobre alguém ou algo.
- RussianРусский
Доминирование, преобладание
Быть главным или иметь власть над кем-то или чем-то.
- Urduاردو
غالبیت، برتری
کسی پر یا کسی چیز پر کنٹرول رکھنا یا اختیار رکھنا۔
- Chinese中文
统治, 优势
控制或拥有对某人或某物的权力。
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- Control
- Power
- Authority
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Frequently asked questions about Dominance
What does Dominance mean?
Being in control or having power over someone or something.
What is the definition of Dominance?
the fact of being more important, powerful or easy to notice than somebody/something else
How do you use Dominance in a sentence?
political/economic dominance
Can you give another example of Dominance?
America's rise to global dominance
What are synonyms for Dominance?
Common alternatives include control, power, authority, ascendancy, supremacy.
What is the opposite of Dominance?
Opposite meanings include submission, weakness, inferiority.
What words go with Dominance?
It commonly pairs with show dominance, exert dominance, assert dominance.
What are common mistakes when using Dominance?
Confused with 'dominant' which is an adjective. Using it in informal contexts where power dynamics are not relevant. Incorrectly combining it with other nouns without proper context.
How do you pronounce Dominance?
US: /["/ˈdɑːmɪnəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɒmɪnəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dominance?
Often used in contexts of power dynamics, relationships, or animals. Less suitable in casual conversations; might be more appropriate in discussions about politics, psychology, or sociology.
What CEFR level is Dominance?
"Dominance" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.