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dominance
[dom-uh-nuhns]
noun
control; authority; rule; supreme influence.
the condition of being dominant, or having the authority to influence or control.
Psychology.the disposition of an individual to assert control in dealing with others.
Animal Behavior.high status in a social group, usually acquired as the result of aggression, that involves the tendency to take priority in access to limited resources, as food, mates, or space.
Neurology.the normal tendency for one side of the brain to be more important than the other in controlling certain functions, as speech and language.
dominance
/ ˈɒɪəԲ /
noun
control; ascendancy
Other Word Forms
- nondominance noun
- self-dominance noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of dominance1
Example Sentences
Universal Pictures’ “How To Train Your Dragon” soared over the competition this weekend, as family-friendly films continued their dominance at the box office.
Moreover, Netflix’s dominance in the streaming space has made many companies reevaluate their plans.
"He promised to secure our borders and unleash American energy dominance, and the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers. The AI regulation moratorium is a poison pill and has no place in this legislation."
Clinton was the first president to perceive the powerful will and lust for dominance beneath Netanyahu’s telegenic surface, but he certainly wasn’t the last.
Spencer joined Bath in 2020 after nine years with Saracens where he won seven major trophies - including four Premiership titles - through the London club's era of dominance.
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