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/ˈdɒmɪnənt/ /ˈdɑmənənt/

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noun

Dominante

The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

Examples :

"In the key of C major, G is the dominant. "

In der Tonart C-Dur ist G die Dominante.

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noun

Dominante

The triad built on the dominant tone.

Examples :

"The dominant, a strong musical chord, often creates a sense of expectation in a piece of music. "

Die Dominante, ein starker Musikakkord, erzeugt oft ein Gefühl der Erwartung in einem Musikstück.

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noun

Dominantes Gen

A gene that is dominant.

Examples :

"The dominant gene in her family history is the one that causes tall stature. "

Das dominante Gen in ihrer Familiengeschichte ist das, das eine hohe Statur verursacht.

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noun

Leitart, vorherrschende Art

A species or organism that is dominant.

Examples :

"The dominant species of bird in our backyard is the robin. "

Die Leitart der Vögel in unserem Garten ist das Rotkehlchen.

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noun

Der dominante Partner

(BDSM) The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.

Examples :

"The dominant, in their BDSM relationship, enjoyed taking the lead in role-playing scenarios. "

Der dominante Partner genoss es in ihrer BDSM-Beziehung, die Führung in Rollenspielszenarien zu übernehmen.

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adjective

Herrschend, vorherrschend

Ruling; governing; prevailing

Examples :

"The dominant party controlled the government."

Die herrschende Partei kontrollierte die Regierung.

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Vorherrschend, vorherrschend, dominant

Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

Examples :

"The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers."

Die vorherrschenden Pflanzen des Karbons waren Lycopoden und frühe Koniferen.

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adjective

Das dominante

Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.

Examples :

"The dominant follicle in the ovary will release the egg during ovulation. "

Das dominante Follikel im Eierstock setzt das Ei während des Eisprungs frei.

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