dominant

• Descreve aquilo que é mais influente, importante ou que exerce controle predominante em uma determinada situação ou grupo.

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.

   Dominante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosascendantcontrollinggoverningleadingparamountpredominantpreeminentprevailingrulingsupreme

   Antônimosinferiorminorpowerlesssecondarysubmissivesubordinatesubservientweak

2. Most noticeable or importantB2formal

   Being the most prominent or significant feature of something.

   Dominante

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschiefforemostleadingmainoutstandingpredominantpreeminentprevailingprimaryprincipalprominent

   Antônimosinconspicuousminornegligiblesecondarysubordinate

3. GeneticsC1formalscientific

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

   Dominante

   • 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.

   Antônimosrecessive

• Substantivo que designa a pessoa, coisa ou fator mais influente, poderoso ou importante em determinado contexto ou grupo.

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.

   Traço ou gene dominante

   • 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.

   Antônimosrecessive

2. Dominant person or thingB2formal

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

   Dominante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbigwigbosschiefkingpinleaderpowerhousepreeminentrulertop dog