dominance

noun dom·i·nance \ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s, ˈdäm-nən(t)s\

Definition of DOMINANCE

: the fact or state of being dominant: as

a : dominant position especially in a social hierarchy

b : the property of one of a pair of alleles or traits that suppresses expression of the other in the heterozygous condition

c : the influence or control over ecological communities exerted by a dominant

: functional asymmetry between a pair of bodily structures (as the right and left hands)

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First Known Use of DOMINANCE

1819

Related to DOMINANCE

Synonyms: ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), supremacy, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)

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DOMINANCE Defined for Kids

dominance

noun dom·i·nance \ˈdä-mə-nəns\

Definition of DOMINANCE for Kids

: the state or fact of being in control of or having more power than another <The largest wolf had dominance over the pack.>

Medical Dictionary

dominance

noun dom·i·nance \ˈdäm(-ə)-nən(t)s\

Medical Definition of DOMINANCE

: the fact or state of being dominant: as a : the relative position of an individual in a social hierarchy—compare pecking order b : the property of one of a pair of alleles or traits that suppresses expression of the other in the heterozygous condition c : functional asymmetry between a pair of bodily structures (as the right and left hands)