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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. "

Dans la tonalité de do majeur, sol est la 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. "

La dominante, un accord musical puissant, crée souvent un sentiment d'attente dans un morceau de musique.

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noun

Gène dominant

A gene that is dominant.

Examples :

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

Le gène dominant dans ses antécédents familiaux est celui qui cause une grande taille.

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Espèce dominante

A species or organism that is dominant.

Examples :

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

L'espèce dominante d'oiseau dans notre jardin est le rouge-gorge.

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Le dominant

(BDSM) The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.

Examples :

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

Le dominant, dans leur relation BDSM, aimait prendre les devants dans les scénarios de jeu de rôle.

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adjective

Dominant, prédominant

Ruling; governing; prevailing

Examples :

"The dominant party controlled the government."

Le parti dominant contrôlait le gouvernement.

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Dominant, prédominant, principal

Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

Examples :

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

Les plantes dominantes du Carbonifère étaient les lycopodes et les premiers conifères.

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adjective

Dominant

Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.

Examples :

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

Le follicule dominant de l'ovaire libérera l'ovule pendant l'ovulation.

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