dominant
gb/dˈɑmənənt/ us/dˈɑmənənt/
B1
영어
~ 2700
의미
의미 0개
adjective
B2
property
1
most powerful or influential
Having the most power or control over others.
사용 패턴：
[something] is dominant in [area/field/situation]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'dominant' with 'dominating', but 'dominating' often has a negative tone meaning 'trying to control others too much'.
유의어
powerful (Emphasizes strength or ability rather than control over others.)
|
controlling (Implies actively directing or restricting others, sometimes with a negative tone.)
반의어
subordinate (Describes someone or something in a lower position or with less power.)
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minor (Suggests lesser importance or influence.)
연어
dominant position
|dominant role
|dominant force
|dominant group
|dominant culture
주제
power
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
|politics
예문
- The company remains the dominant player in the smartphone market.
- English is the dominant language in international business.
- She took a dominant role in organizing the project.
- The dominant culture often shapes social norms.
- The team’s dominant performance secured them the championship.
학습자용 예문
- The dog is the dominant animal in the pack.
- English is the dominant language in my country.
- He has a dominant role in the team.
- This store is the dominant one in the area.
- They have a dominant position in the market.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
genetics: expressed over other traits
In genetics, describing a trait that shows when there is at least one gene for it, even if the other gene is different.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'dominant' in genetics with 'common' in general speech; not all common traits are genetically dominant.
유의어
prevalent (In genetics, less precise; means common but not necessarily genetically dominant.)
반의어
recessive (A genetic trait that is hidden when a dominant gene is present.)
연어
dominant gene
|dominant allele
|dominant trait
주제
science
|biology
|education
예문
- Brown eyes are usually a dominant trait over blue eyes.
- The dominant allele will mask the expression of the recessive one.
- In this plant species, tall height is dominant to short height.
학습자용 예문
- Brown eyes are a dominant trait.
- Tall is a dominant trait in this plant.
- Dark hair is usually dominant.
adjective
B1
property
3
most noticeable feature
The most important or easy-to-see part of something.
사용 패턴：
the dominant [feature/characteristic/factor]
유의어
main (Focuses on primary importance rather than visibility.)
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prominent (Suggests standing out visually or noticeably.)
반의어
minor (Less important or noticeable.)
연어
dominant feature
|dominant characteristic
|dominant theme
주제
description
|appearance
|core_vocabulary
예문
- Her smile was the dominant feature of her face.
- The dominant theme of the novel is freedom.
- Blue is the dominant color in this painting.
학습자용 예문
- The mountain is the dominant feature of the view.
- The main road is the dominant part of the map.
- Her eyes are the dominant feature of her face.
문법
기본형
dominant
IPA
GB/dˈɑmənənt/
US/dˈɑmənənt/
음절 및 강세
dom - in - ant （3음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (dom)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: dominant
관련 단어
Core family
Related words
predominant
adjective
predominantly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-dominant
adjective
Advanced or less common
domineering
adjective
dominion
noun B2
표현
dominant culture
1/dˈɑmənənt kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
culture with most influence
The culture that has the most power and influence in a society.
예문
- The dominant culture often decides what language is taught in schools.
- Immigrants may feel pressure to adopt the dominant culture.
dominant hand
1/dˈɑmənənt hˈænd/
fixed phrase
hand used most often
The hand you use most for writing and other activities.
예문
- She injured her dominant hand and had to learn to write with the other one.
- Most people have their right hand as their dominant hand.
dominant position
1/dˈɑmənənt pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
most controlling position
A situation where someone has more power or advantage than others.
예문
- The company holds a dominant position in the market.
- He used his dominant position to influence the decision.