noun๐ShareThe 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."In the key of C major, G is the dominant. "musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe triad built on the dominant tone."The dominant, a strong musical chord, often creates a sense of expectation in a piece of music. "musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA gene that is dominant."The dominant gene in her family history is the one that causes tall stature. "biologyorganismessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA species or organism that is dominant."The dominant species of bird in our backyard is the robin. "organismbiologyecologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(BDSM) The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity."The dominant, in their BDSM relationship, enjoyed taking the lead in role-playing scenarios. "sexpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareRuling; governing; prevailing"The dominant party controlled the government."politicsgovernmentsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐SharePredominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance."The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers."attitudequalitysocietybiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareDesignating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation."The dominant follicle in the ovary will release the egg during ovulation. "physiologysexbiologymedicineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
