dominant

Phonetic Respelling: [ dom-uh-nuhnt ]

Definition:

adj. leading or controlling; above all others; having the most power

Sentence:

His left hand is his dominant hand.

More example sentences:

His left hand is his dominant hand.

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Why did the NCAA officials feel Lew Alcindor was too dominant of a player?

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What animal species became dominant after the dinosaurs?

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In heterozygous pairings one allele is usually dominant.

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What did Pythagoras say was a dominant force in the affairs of man?

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Synonyms:

chief; main; first; foremost; commanding

Antonyms:

inferior; secondary; humble; modest

Dominant rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • prominent
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • pre