Cool MateMeaning of Dominant
more important, powerful or easy to notice than other things
In simple words: having the most power or control
Dominant in a sentence
- The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market.
- The dominant feature of the room was the large fireplace.
- Banks have a dominant role in most countries' economies.
- London is dominant within the UK economy.
- No one group appears to be overwhelmingly dominant.
- The state of the economy has been the dominant theme of the election.
How to use Dominant
Use 'dominant' in contexts like describing strong personalities, trends, or species. Avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'main' might suffice.
Grammar pattern
dominant + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'dominion' where one ruler has all the power.
Related words
Synonyms for Dominant
- predominant
- controlling
- leading
- overbearing
Opposites of Dominant
- submissive
- weak
- inferior
Common mistakes with Dominant
- Confused with 'dominance' which is a noun.
- Omitting the noun that 'dominant' describes.
- Using 'dominant' incorrectly as a noun.
Dominant appears in
Dominant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُهَيْمِن، سَائِد
له أكبر قوة أو سيطرة
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রভাবশালী
সবচেয়ে বেশি ক্ষমতা বা নিয়ন্ত্রণ আছে এমন
- GermanDeutsch
dominant
die meiste Macht oder Kontrolle haben
- SpanishEspañol
Dominante
que tiene el mayor poder o control
- Persianفارسی
سلطهجو
دارای بیشترین قدرت یا کنترل
- FrenchFrançais
Dominant
qui a le plus de pouvoir ou de contrôle
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रमुख
सबसे ज़्यादा ताकत या नियंत्रण रखने वाला
- ItalianItaliano
Dominante
che ha più potere o controllo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Dominante
que tem mais poder ou controle
- RussianРусский
Доминирующий, преобладающий
имеющий наибольшую власть или контроль
- Urduاردو
غالب، حاكم
سب سے زیادہ طاقت یا کنٹرول رکھنے والا
- Chinese中文
主导的, 占优势的
拥有最大的权力和控制力
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- Leading
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Frequently asked questions about Dominant
What does Dominant mean?
having the most power or control
What is the definition of Dominant?
more important, powerful or easy to notice than other things
How do you use Dominant in a sentence?
The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market.
Can you give another example of Dominant?
The dominant feature of the room was the large fireplace.
What are synonyms for Dominant?
Common alternatives include predominant, controlling, leading, overbearing.
What is the opposite of Dominant?
Opposite meanings include submissive, weak, inferior.
What words go with Dominant?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Dominant?
Confused with 'dominance' which is a noun. Omitting the noun that 'dominant' describes. Using 'dominant' incorrectly as a noun.
How do you pronounce Dominant?
US: /["/ˈdɑːmɪnənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɒmɪnənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dominant?
Use 'dominant' in contexts like describing strong personalities, trends, or species. Avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'main' might suffice.
What CEFR level is Dominant?
"Dominant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.