dominant
adjective
ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence.
nondominant
-
a word derived from
dominant.
Example Sentences
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She told them to put on the vision-distorting glasses, and to write with their nondominant hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
So as never to do anything rote, she painted with her nondominant left hand.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
Like writing backward, using my nondominant hand opened a different compartment in my brain.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 30, 2023
Generally, this prompt is meant to help the watch run the correct fitness tracking algorithms, depending on whether you wear your device on your dominant or nondominant hand.
From The Verge ● Jul. 27, 2022
If you are a person who belongs to a nondominant or minority group or a group that has been historically marginalized, your personal experience may shed new light on a problem.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
