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predominant

/prɪˈdɑmənənt/ /priˈdɑmənənt/

Meanings
noun
A subdominant.

Examples :

"The predominant flavor in the family's Sunday dinner was garlic, although the onion was also a noticeable subdominant element. "
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dominant noun

/ˈdɒmɪnənt/ /ˈdɑmənənt/

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.

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

Illustration communication

communication noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

Illustration uniform

uniform noun

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ /ˈjunəfɚm/

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

"The school students wore a uniform of navy blue shirts and khaki pants. "

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration widespread

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

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subdominant noun

/sʌbˈdɑmənənt/ /sʌbˈdɒmənənt/

The fourth tone of a scale.

"In the key of C major, F is the subdominant, sitting just below the dominant G. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration element

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

Illustration although

although conjunction

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/ /ɑlˈðoʊ/

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

"Although it was very muddy, the football game went on."

Illustration prevalent

prevalent adjective

/ˈpɹɛvələnt/

Widespread or preferred.

"In our town, wearing a face mask indoors is still prevalent due to recent health concerns. "

Illustration offices

offices noun

/ˈɑfɪsɪz/ /ˈɒfɪsɪz/ /ˈɔfɪsɪz/

A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:

"The priest performed the offices of baptism for the newborn baby. "

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "