dominance

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние, когда кто-то или что-то является более могущественным, влиятельным или успешным, чем другие, или состояние, при котором один признак или сторона развиты сильнее.

A noun referring to a state of being more powerful, influential, or successful than others, or the condition where one trait or side is more developed.

uncountable

1. Superior development of one side of the bodyB2formalscientific

   The condition where one side of the body is more developed or dominant than the other, often referring to handedness or footedness.

   Доминирование одной стороны тела

   • Right-handedness is a common form of dominance in humans.
   • The athlete's left-foot dominance gave him an advantage in soccer.
   • Studies show that brain lateralization is linked to side dominance.
   • Eye dominance can affect performance in sports like archery.

   Synonymslaterality

2. Power or control over othersB2formalpolitical

   A state in which one person, group, or entity has authority, influence or authority over others.

   Господство

   • The company's dominance in the market is unchallenged.
   • Political dominance often leads to social inequality.
   • The team established their dominance early in the game.
   • Cultural dominance can suppress minority traditions.

   Synonymsascendancyauthoritycommandcontroldominionhegemonyinfluenceleveragemasterypowerpreeminencesuperioritysupremacy

   Antonymsinferioritypowerlessnesssubmissionsubordinationsubservience

3. Genetic expression of an alleleC1formalscientific

   The phenomenon in genetics where one allele of a pair is expressed in the phenotype while the other allele is masked.

   Доминантность

   • In pea plants, the allele for tall stems shows dominance over the short allele.
   • Dominance in genetics determines which traits are visible in offspring.
   • Complete dominance occurs when the dominant allele fully masks the recessive one.
   • Mendel's experiments demonstrated the principle of dominance.

4. Authority to make decisionsB2formal

   The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.

   Власть

   • The manager asserted her dominance in the boardroom.
   • Military dominance is often based on chain of command.
   • His dominance in the negotiation led to a favorable deal.
   • The court's dominance over legal matters is absolute.

   Synonymsauthoritycommandcontroldominionpowerrulesovereigntysway

   Antonymssubmissionsubordinationsubservience