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Dominance: meaning, definitions and examples

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dominance

 

[ หˆdษ’mษชnษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in social interactions

The power or influence over others, often achieved through assertiveness, confidence, and control. Dominance can be displayed through body language, vocal tone, and decision-making.

Synonyms

authority, control, supremacy

Examples of usage

  • He asserted his dominance in the meeting by speaking confidently and making decisive choices.
  • The dominance of the alpha male was evident in the way the other pack members deferred to him.
Context #2 | Noun

in genetics

The ability of an allele to express its phenotype over a recessive allele. Dominance is a key concept in understanding genetic inheritance patterns.

Synonyms

ascendancy, domination, prevalence

Examples of usage

  • The dominant gene for brown eyes will always be expressed over the recessive gene for blue eyes.
  • In Mendelian genetics, dominant traits mask recessive traits in offspring.
Context #3 | Noun

in animal behavior

The hierarchical status or position within a group of animals, often determined through competition and aggression. Dominance can impact access to resources and mating opportunities.

Synonyms

domineering, leadership, ruling

Examples of usage

  • The alpha wolf demonstrates dominance by leading the pack and asserting control over resources.
  • Male peacocks display dominance through their vibrant plumage and elaborate courtship displays.

Translations

Translations of the word "dominance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dominรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเฅเคคเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dominanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dominasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะผั–ะฝัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dominacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏ้…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท domination

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dominaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hakimiyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฐฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠู…ู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dominance

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dominancia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ˜ๅŠฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dominanca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirrรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัั‚ะตะผะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstรผnlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dominaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'dominance' has its origins in the Latin word 'dominantia', derived from the verb 'dominari' meaning 'to rule'. The concept of dominance has been studied in various fields such as psychology, biology, and sociology, highlighting the importance of power dynamics in human and animal interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,198 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.