Word: dominant
Phonetic:
/ˈdɒmɪnənt/Listen:
The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
The triad built on the dominant tone.
A gene that is dominant.
A species or organism that is dominant.
(BDSM) The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.
Ruling; governing; prevailing Example: The dominant party controlled the government.
Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance. Example: The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers.
Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.
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