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    Dominante (en. Dominant)

    /dɔ.mi.nɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having the strongest power or influence in a field.
    The dominant species of the forest is the oak.
    L'espèce dominante de la forêt est le chêne.
    Said of a quality or character that predominates.
    Her dominant personality attracts the attention of others.
    Sa personnalité dominante attire l'attention des autres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dominans', present participle of 'dominare', which means 'to dominate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a dominant personality
    A person who tends to impose their ideas and opinions.
    une personnalité dominante
    dominant in the debate
    Who has taken precedence over other voices in a discussion.
    dominante dans le débat
    dominant relationship
    A relationship where one member exerts more control than the other.
    rapport dominant

    Related Words

    to dominate
    Having authority or control over something or someone.
    dominer
    domination
    The act of dominating or the state of being dominant.
    domination
    dominance
    The state of being dominant, often used in biology or sociology.
    dominance

    Slang Meanings

    Who directs the conversation
    He is really dominant in meetings; no one can contradict him.
    Il est vraiment dominante en réunion, personne ne peut le contredire.
    The leader of the group
    She established herself as the dominant figure of the team.
    Elle s'est imposée comme la dominante de l'équipe.