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Moderatedominant
The correct spelling is dominant.
How to pronounce dominant
/ˈdɒmɪnənt/
nounIPA: /ˈdɒmɪnənt/
Say it like: Dom-ina-nt
The correct spelling is dominant. The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on. For example: "The dominant party controlled the government."
Usage Examples
“The dominant party controlled the government.”
“The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
- 2.The triad built on the dominant tone.
- 3.A gene that is dominant.
- 4.A species or organism that is dominant.
- 5.(BDSM) The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.
adjective
- 1.Ruling; governing; prevailing
- 2.Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.
- 3.Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.
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