dominant

• Bezeichnet etwas, das in einer bestimmten Situation oder Gruppe den größten Einfluss, die höchste Bedeutung oder die stärkste Stellung hat und andere bestimmt oder beherrscht.

Describes something that is most powerful, influential, or important in a particular situation or group.

1. Most powerful or influentialB2formal

   Having the greatest power, influence, or control over others.

   Dominant

   • The dominant species in the region is the lion.
   • She has a dominant personality in the team.
   • The company became the dominant player in the market.

   Synonymeascendantcontrollinggoverningleadingparamountpredominantpreeminentprevailingrulingsupreme

   Antonymeinferiorminorpowerlesssecondarysubmissivesubordinatesubservientweak

2. Most noticeable or importantB2formal

   Being the most prominent or significant feature of something.

   Dominant

   • The dominant color in the painting is blue.
   • His dominant hand is his right hand.
   • The dominant theme of the novel is love and loss.

   Synonymechiefforemostleadingmainoutstandingpredominantpreeminentprevailingprimaryprincipalprominent

   Antonymeinconspicuousminornegligiblesecondarysubordinate

3. GeneticsC1formalscientific

   Describing a gene that expresses its trait even when paired with a recessive gene.

   Dominant

   • Brown eyes are a dominant trait in humans.
   • The dominant allele determines the physical characteristic.
   • In pea plants, the dominant gene for flower color is purple.

   Antonymerecessive

• Substantiv, das eine Person, Sache oder einen Faktor bezeichnet, die bzw. der in einem bestimmten Kontext oder einer Gruppe am einflussreichsten, mächtigsten oder wichtigsten ist.

A noun referring to a person, thing, or factor that is most powerful, influential, or important in a particular context or group.

1. Dominant trait or geneB2formal

   In genetics, a dominant allele or trait that is expressed when present.

   Dominantes Merkmal oder Gen

   • In pea plants, the dominant for tall stems masks the recessive short trait.
   • Brown eyes are a dominant over blue eyes.
   • The dominant in this cross is the purple flower color.

   Antonymerecessive

2. Dominant person or thingB2formal

   A person or thing that is most powerful, influential, or important in a group.

   Dominanter

   • In the pack, the alpha wolf is the dominant.
   • The company is a dominant in the tech industry.
   • She quickly became the dominant in the debate.

   Synonymebigwigbosschiefkingpinleaderpowerhousepreeminentrulertop dog