Dominante (en. Dominant)

/do-mi-nan-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicating something that has power or influence over others.

This dominant group set rules for everyone.

Ang dominante na grupong ito ay nagtakda ng mga patakaran para sa lahat.

Referring to the most important or influential in a situation.

The dominant idea in the debate was about nature.

Ang dominanteng ideya sa debate ay ang tungkol sa kalikasan.

From Latin 'dominans', meaning 'ruling' or 'controlling'.

dominant position

The highest level of influence or control in a situation.

dominant na posisyon

being dominant

The state of having power or influence over others.

pagiging dominante

domination

The process or state of being dominant.

dominasyon

dominant in breed

A term used in genetics to describe a dominating gene.

dominante sa lahi

Overbearing or arrogant.

Because he always gets attention in the group, others see him as dominant.

Dahil lagi siyang nakakuha ng atensyon sa grupo, ang tingin ng iba sa kanya ay dominante.

Leader.

She's the dominant one in the conversation; she always has the last word.

Siya ang dominante sa usapan, lagi siyang may huling salita.

Full of power.

In class, she is the dominant one, so the other students don’t move.

Sa klase, siya ang dominante, kaya hindi na gumagalaw ang ibang estudyante.