C1adjectivesocietyscience
US/ˈdɑː.mə.nənt/
UK/ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/
more important, powerful or noticeable than others
In context
English has become the dominant language of international business.
The company holds a dominant position in the smartphone market.
In most people, the right hand is the dominant one.
Words that go with dominant
adjective + noun
- dominant positionRegulators are worried about the firm's dominant position.
- dominant roleWomen play a dominant role in the family business.
- dominant forceThe club has been the dominant force in Asian football for years.
- dominant themeLoss is the dominant theme of her latest album.
- dominant geneBrown eyes are usually caused by a dominant gene.
- dominant handTry writing your name with your non-dominant hand.