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dominating

 

[ ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a competition or conflict

Having power and influence over others; controlling or commanding in a forceful way.

Synonyms

authoritative, commanding, controlling, powerful

Examples of usage

  • The team put on a dominating performance, winning every match.
  • She has a dominating presence in the boardroom, always leading the discussions.
Context #2 | Verb

in a relationship or interaction

Exercising a lot of control or influence over someone or something.

Synonyms

overcome, overpower, overwhelm, subdue

Examples of usage

  • He is used to dominating his partner in their relationship.
  • The company dominates the market with its innovative products.

Translations

Translations of the word "dominating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dominante

🇮🇳 प्रभावशाली

🇩🇪 dominierend

🇮🇩 mendominasi

🇺🇦 домінуючий

🇵🇱 dominujący

🇯🇵 支配的な

🇫🇷 dominant

🇪🇸 dominante

🇹🇷 baskın

🇰🇷 지배적인

🇸🇦 مهيمن

🇨🇿 dominantní

🇸🇰 dominantný

🇨🇳 主导的

🇸🇮 dominanten

🇮🇸 ráðandi

🇰🇿 үстемдік ететін

🇬🇪 დომინანტი

🇦🇿 üstünlük edən

🇲🇽 dominante

Etymology

The word 'dominating' originates from the Latin word 'dominatus', the past participle of 'dominari', which means 'to rule'. The concept of dominance has been prevalent throughout history, with individuals and groups striving to exert control and influence over others. In modern times, the term 'dominating' is commonly used in various contexts to describe a strong and influential presence.

See also: dominantly, dominate, dominated, domination, indomitable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,739, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.