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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
dominant
/ˈdɑːmɪnənt/ Syllables: ˈdom·i·nant
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Most important, powerful, or influential; having the greatest control or effect.
Synonyms
prevailing
leading
primary
Antonyms
subordinate
minor
Translations
dominant in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
مهيمن، سائد
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
هو الشيء الأكثر أهمية أو قوة أو تأثيرًا، والذي يتحكم أكثر.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Dominant means the most powerful or influential. The dominant theory is the one most widely accepted. Dominant cultures influence other cultures strongly.
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Memory TipDominant comes from Latin 'dominare' meaning to rule — the dominant thing rules over others.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
English has become the dominant language of international academic publishing and research.
The dominant theory in economics was challenged by new empirical evidence in the 1980s.
One perspective should not become so dominant that it excludes alternative viewpoints.
Word Families & Pronunciation
dominant
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | dominate |
| noun | dominance |
| noun | domination |
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