dominance
gb/dˈɑmənəns/ us/dˈɑmənəns/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7200
Významy
0 významů
Podstatné jméno
B2
state
1
Power or control over others
The situation when one person, group, or thing has more power or control than others.
Vzorec užití:
the dominance of [group/thing] in [area]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "dominance" with "domination". In most modern contexts, especially in politics, business, and social issues, "dominance" (a general state of having more power) is more common, while "domination" can sound more forceful or negative, focusing on the act of controlling others.
Synonyma
supremacy (Often stronger and more formal, can suggest complete or unquestioned power.)
Antonyma
equality (Suggests a situation where power or influence is shared fairly rather than held by one side.)
Kolokace
political dominance
|economic dominance
|market dominance
|male dominance
|global dominance
|assert dominance
Témata
power
|society
|politics
|business
Příklady
- The company’s dominance in the smartphone market has started to decline.
- Some activists argue that male dominance is slowly decreasing in many workplaces.
- The team’s long period of dominance ended when their star player retired.
- The film explores the political dominance of the ruling party over the last decade.
- Their economic dominance allows them to set prices that smaller competitors must follow.
Učební příklady
- His team showed clear dominance in the game.
- The dominance of big companies makes it hard for small shops to survive.
- Many people are fighting against male dominance in society.
- Her dominance at work makes some colleagues feel afraid to speak.
- The country lost its dominance after a long financial crisis.
Podstatné jméno
B2
state
2
Being more common or noticeable
When one kind of thing is much more common or easy to see than other kinds.
Vzorec užití:
the dominance of [type/style/feature] in [area]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "dominance" only for people or groups. It can also describe abstract things like a language, style, color, or technology being much more common or visible than others.
Synonyma
prevalence (Focuses more on being widespread or frequent, less on power or control.)
Antonyma
diversity (Highlights the presence of many different types instead of one type being clearly strongest or most common.)
Kolokace
cultural dominance
|the dominance of English
|digital dominance
|color dominance
|brand dominance
|media dominance
Témata
culture
|language
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The dominance of English on the internet affects which voices are heard.
- Many critics worry about the cultural dominance of Hollywood films worldwide.
- The report shows the growing dominance of digital media over print newspapers.
- The new design breaks the traditional dominance of dark colors in the brand’s identity.
- Some fear the dominance of a few big platforms will limit choice for users.
Učební příklady
- The dominance of English makes it a useful language to learn.
- Streaming services have clear dominance in how people watch movies now.
- The dominance of one culture can make others feel less important.
- The chart shows the dominance of one color in the painting.
- Phone use has reached dominance in how people go online.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
relation
3
Genetic dominance of an allele
In genetics, when one form of a gene controls what we see in a trait and the other form is hidden.
Vzorec užití:
[allele/trait] shows dominance over [allele/trait]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "dominance" here means social power. In genetics, it only describes how one version of a gene affects the visible trait compared with another version, not social or physical strength.
Synonyma
allelic superiority (Less common; emphasizes the stronger effect of one allele but is more technical and rare in general use.)
Antonyma
recessiveness (Refers to the opposite role of an allele whose effect is hidden when a dominant allele is present.)
Kolokace
complete dominance
|incomplete dominance
|genetic dominance
|allelic dominance
|dominance relationship
|patterns of dominance
Témata
science
|biology
|medicine
|education
Příklady
- Mendel’s work helped scientists understand the concept of dominance in inheritance.
- In this case, brown eye color shows dominance over blue in the offspring.
- Incomplete dominance occurs when neither allele completely masks the other.
- The study examines how genetic dominance influences certain diseases.
- Different patterns of dominance can make predicting traits more complex.
Učební příklady
- Brown eyes often show dominance over blue eyes.
- In genetics class, we learned about dominance and recessiveness.
- Dominance explains why some traits are seen more often in children.
- Incomplete dominance means both gene forms affect the trait.
- Scientists study dominance to understand inherited illnesses.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
state
4
High rank in a social hierarchy
In animal or group behavior, when one member is higher in rank and can control what others get.
Vzorec užití:
[individual] establishes dominance over [others]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes treat this sense as only human social power. In scientific writing, "dominance" here often refers to animal groups and observable rank behaviors, not just general influence.
Synonyma
authority (Stresses accepted power or right to lead; less specific about social rank signals or animal behavior.)
Antonyma
submission (Describes the opposite role in a hierarchy, where an individual accepts a lower rank and less control.)
Kolokace
establish dominance
|maintain dominance
|social dominance
|dominance hierarchy
|dominance behavior
|fight for dominance
Témata
animals
|psychology
|society
|relationships
Příklady
- Wolves use body language to establish dominance within the pack.
- The study focuses on dominance hierarchies in primate groups.
- Displays of aggression are often used to maintain dominance over rivals.
- In some species, dominance determines which males can mate.
- Researchers observed a clear dominance order forming after only a few days.
Učební příklady
- The big dog shows dominance over the smaller dogs.
- Male birds often fight for dominance in the group.
- In the group, one monkey has clear dominance.
- The animal uses loud calls to keep its dominance.
- Scientists watched how dominance changed over time.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
state
5
Preference for one hand or side
When a person usually uses one hand, eye, or side of the body more than the other for difficult tasks.
Vzorec užití:
[person] shows [right/left]-hand dominance
Častá chyba:
Learners may misunderstand this as social power. In medical or psychological contexts, "dominance" here only means natural preference for one side of the body, not control over others.
Synonyma
handedness (More common for hands specifically; "dominance" can also apply to eyes or other lateral preferences.)
Antonyma
ambidexterity (Describes the ability to use both hands equally well, so no clear dominance exists.)
Kolokace
right-hand dominance
|left-hand dominance
|hand dominance
|eye dominance
|motor dominance
|laterality and dominance
Témata
medicine
|psychology
|daily life
|body
|health
Příklady
- The test revealed strong right-hand dominance in most participants.
- Eye dominance can affect how a person aims in shooting sports.
- Therapists assess hand dominance before planning fine-motor exercises.
- Left-hand dominance is less common but completely normal.
- Researchers are studying how brain development influences motor dominance.
Učební příklady
- Most people have right-hand dominance.
- Her left-hand dominance makes writing with her right hand difficult.
- The doctor checked his eye dominance.
- Some children show hand dominance very early.
- I have strong right-hand dominance, so I throw better with that hand.
Podstatné jméno
informal
C1
entity
6
Controlling role in BDSM
In some sexual activities, the role of the person who has agreed power and control over what the other person does.
Vzorec užití:
[person] enjoys/assumes dominance in the relationship
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes imagine this always means abuse. In BDSM use, "dominance" refers to a chosen role with clear consent, limits, and communication, not uncontrolled or non‑consensual power.
Synonyma
control (A very general word; does not by itself include the ideas of role-play, consent, or sexual context found in this sense.)
Antonyma
submission (In this context, the opposite role, where a partner chooses to give up control within agreed limits.)
Kolokace
sexual dominance
|BDSM dominance
|explore dominance and submission
|dominance in the bedroom
|mutual consent and dominance
|power exchange and dominance
Témata
relationships
|sexuality
|health
Příklady
- The article discusses how dominance and submission can exist in healthy, consensual relationships.
- They openly talk about boundaries before exploring sexual dominance.
- For some couples, playing with dominance in the bedroom strengthens trust.
- Workshops on BDSM emphasize that dominance must always be based on clear consent.
- She wrote about discovering her preference for dominance in intimate situations.
Učební příklady
- Their relationship includes consensual dominance and submission.
- He is interested in dominance but wants clear rules and limits.
- Books about BDSM talk a lot about dominance and control.
- They speak about dominance in private and set safe words.
- She is not comfortable with dominance in sexual situations.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
dominance
IPA
GB/dˈɑmənəns/
US/dˈɑmənəns/
Slabiky a přízvuk
dom - in - ance (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (dom)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: dominance
- Plural: dominance
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
submission
noun B1
submissive
adjective
Advanced or less common
domineering
adjective
dominator
noun
Výrazy
cultural dominance
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
One culture being most influential
When one culture’s ideas, products, or way of life are much more common or powerful than others.
Příklady
- The cultural dominance of Western media is often criticized.
- Streaming platforms may increase the cultural dominance of English-language shows.
digital dominance
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
Digital technology being strongest
When digital technology or online platforms are much more used or powerful than older, non-digital ways.
Příklady
- The report highlights the digital dominance of a few global platforms.
- Digital dominance has changed how news is produced and consumed.
dominance hierarchy
1/dˈɑmənəns hˈaɪɚˌɑɹki/
fixed phrase
technical
Ranked order based on power
A social order in a group where some members are higher and can control the ones below them.
Příklady
- Researchers observed a clear dominance hierarchy among the chickens.
- In some primate species, the dominance hierarchy is very stable.
establish dominance
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
Create a position of power
To make it clear that you or your group have more power, control, or higher rank than others.
Příklady
- The new coach tried to establish dominance from the first day of practice.
- In many animal groups, males fight to establish dominance over rivals.
explore dominance and submission
1/ɪksplˈɔɹ dˈɑmənəns ˈænd sʌbmˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
informal
Try power and yielding roles sexually
To try or experience roles where one partner has more power and the other gives up power, usually in a sexual or BDSM way.
Příklady
- The couple went to a workshop to explore dominance and submission safely.
- Some people like to explore dominance and submission as part of their sex lives.
fight for dominance
1/fˈaɪt fɚ dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
Compete to gain power
To compete hard to get more power, control, or a higher place than others.
Příklady
- The two parties continue to fight for dominance in national politics.
- In the wild, males often fight for dominance during the breeding season.
global dominance
1/ɡlˈoʊbəl dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
Power over the rest of the world
When one country, company, or culture is more powerful or important than others in the whole world.
Příklady
- The film explores the rise and fall of the empire’s global dominance.
- Tech firms are competing for global dominance in artificial intelligence.
left-hand dominance
1/lˈɛft hˈænd dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
technical
Preference for using the left hand
When a person normally uses their left hand more than their right hand for writing or other hard tasks.
Příklady
- Left-hand dominance can make some tools harder to use.
- Teachers should be aware of left-hand dominance in young children.
lose dominance
1/lˈuz dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
Stop being in power position
To no longer have more power, control, or a stronger position than others.
Příklady
- The brand began to lose dominance as new competitors entered the market.
- Older males may lose dominance as they become weaker.
maintain dominance
1/meɪntˈeɪn dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
Keep a position of power
To keep your strong position of power or control over other people, groups, or companies.
Příklady
- The tech giant invests heavily in research to maintain dominance in the market.
- Leaders often face pressure to maintain dominance within their parties.
male dominance
1/mˈeɪl dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
Men having more power than women
When men as a group have more power and control than women in a society or situation.
Příklady
- The book challenges the long history of male dominance in politics.
- Many workplaces are trying to reduce male dominance in leadership roles.
market dominance
1/mˈɑɹkɪt dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
Very strong position in a market
When one company or product has a very strong position and controls a lot of sales in a market.
Příklady
- Regulators are investigating the company’s market dominance.
- Their early start gave them lasting market dominance in online retail.
right-hand dominance
1/ɹˈaɪt hˈænd dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
technical
Preference for using the right hand
When a person normally uses their right hand more than their left hand for writing or other hard tasks.
Příklady
- The majority of the population shows right-hand dominance.
- Therapists took his right-hand dominance into account when planning exercises.
the dominance of [something]
1/ðə dˈɑmənəns əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Describing what is strongest or most common
A pattern used to say that one thing has more power, control, or is more common than others.
Příklady
- Many critics point to the dominance of a few large firms in the industry.
- Teachers discussed the dominance of test scores in the current education system.
assert dominance
1/əsˈɚt dˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
show and use greater power
To act in a way that makes it clear you have more power or control than others.
Příklady
- The larger dog tried to assert dominance over the new puppy.
- The larger company asserted its dominance by buying up smaller competitors.
- The company used aggressive pricing to assert dominance in the market.
- He often raises his voice in meetings to assert dominance.
- He raised his voice to assert dominance in the conversation.