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Dominance

/ˈdɒmɪnəns/

The state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy.

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📖 Definitions of "Dominance"

noun

1
The state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy.
2
Being in a position of power, authority or ascendancy over others.
3
The superior development of or preference for one side of the body or one of a pair of organs; such as being right-handed.
4
The property of a gene such that it suppresses the expression of its allele.

🔄 Synonyms of "Dominance"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
controlnoun	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
authoritynoun	(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
ascendancynoun	The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.
ascendencynoun	Alternative spelling of ascendancy. [The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.]
ascendencenoun	Alternative form of ascendance. [Ascendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.]
ascendancenoun	Ascendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.
lateralitynoun	the state or quality of being lateral
say-sonoun	(informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dominance"

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Word	Definition
ascendancynoun	The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.
authoritynoun	(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
controlnoun	(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
say-sonoun	(informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
ascendancenoun	Ascendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.
ascendencynoun	Alternative spelling of ascendancy. [The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.]
ascendencenoun	Alternative form of ascendance. [Ascendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.]
lateralitynoun	the state or quality of being lateral
dominationnoun	Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.
masterynoun	The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.
advantagenoun	(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
proficiencynoun	Ability, skill, competence.
predominancenoun	The condition or state of being predominant; ascendancy, domination, preeminence, preponderance.
paramountcynoun	(uncountable) The condition or fact of being paramount; precedence, supremacy; (countable) an instance of this.
preeminencenoun	High importance; superiority.
prominencenoun	The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.
predominateverb	(intransitive) To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.
leadershipnoun	The capacity of someone to lead others.
supremacynoun	Power over all others.
predominantnoun	(music) A subdominant.