dominative

dom·i·na·tive

[dom-uh-ney-tiv, -nuh-tiv]
adjective
dominating; controlling.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin dominātīvus. See dominate, -ive

un·dom·i·na·tive, adjective
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dominate (ˈdɒmɪˌneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to control, rule, or govern (someone or something)
2.  to tower above (surroundings, etc); overlook
3.  (tr; usually passive) to predominate in (something or someone)
 
[C17: from Latin dominārī to be lord over, from dominus lord]
 
'dominating
 
adj
 
'dominatingly
 
adv
 
'dominative
 
adj
 
'dominator
 
n

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