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dominate
[dom-uh-neyt]
verb (used with object)
to tower above; overlook; overshadow.
A tall pine dominated the landscape.
to predominate, permeate, or characterize.
Mathematics., (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc.
Linguistics., (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches.
verb (used without object)
to rule; exercise control; predominate.
to occupy a commanding or elevated position.
dominate
/ ˈdɒmɪˌneɪt /
verb
to control, rule, or govern (someone or something)
to tower above (surroundings, etc); overlook
(tr; usually passive) to predominate in (something or someone)
Other Word Forms
- dominative adjective
- dominating adjective
- dominator noun
- dominatingly adverb
- nondominating adjective
- overdominate verb (used with object)
- redominate verb
- undominated adjective
- well-dominated adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of dominate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of dominate1
Example Sentences
Unlike most other oceans where cyanobacteria dominate nitrogen fixation, the Arctic Ocean relies on an entirely different group of bacteria known as non-cyanobacteria.
Yesavage used the pitch to dominate the New York Yankees in the ALDS, when he had 11 strikeouts in 5 ⅓ scoreless innings.
While the pair dominated headlines during their relationship and subsequent divorce, Federline in particular has largely remained out of the limelight in recent years.
The United States dominates the global market for cloud computing.
"We helped each other stay human," Sharabi said, adding that he refused to let anger dominate him.
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