Dominantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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dominantly
[ ˈdɒmɪnəntli ]
usage
In a dominating or controlling manner; predominantly.
Synonyms
authoritatively, commandingly, forcefully, powerfully, predominantly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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dominantly |
Used when describing something that has greater influence or importance over others.
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predominantly |
Used to indicate that something is more common or prevalent than others.
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authoritatively |
Used when describing a person or manner that conveys control and confidence, often based on knowledge or position.
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commandingly |
Used when referring to someone who exercises control or influence in a noticeable or impressive way.
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powerfully |
Used when describing something or someone with great strength or influence.
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forcefully |
Used to describe actions or speech that are done with strong, determined effort and vigor.
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Examples of usage
- He spoke dominantly, making sure everyone listened to him.
- She was dominantly featured in the movie, overshadowing the other actors.
- The CEO acted dominantly during the board meeting, asserting his authority.
- The team played dominantly throughout the game, never letting their opponents take the lead.
- The company is known for operating dominantly in the market, with a strong presence.
Translations
Translations of the word "dominantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dominantemente
🇮🇳 प्रमुखता से
🇩🇪 dominant
🇮🇩 secara dominan
🇺🇦 домінуюче
🇵🇱 dominująco
🇯🇵 支配的に
🇫🇷 dominantement
🇪🇸 dominantemente
🇹🇷 baskın olarak
🇰🇷 지배적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل مهيمن
🇨🇿 dominantně
🇸🇰 dominantne
🇨🇳 主要地
🇸🇮 prevladujoče
🇮🇸 ríkjandi
🇰🇿 басым түрде
🇬🇪 დომინანტურად
🇦🇿 üstünlük təşkil edən şəkildə
🇲🇽 dominantemente
Etymology
The adverb 'dominantly' is derived from the adjective 'dominant', which originated from the Latin word 'dominans', meaning 'ruling' or 'governing'. The concept of dominance has been present in various fields, including psychology, biology, and sociology, to describe the influence or control exerted by one entity over others.
See also: dominate, dominated, dominating, domination, indomitable.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,688, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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