dominate
to tower above; overlook; overshadow: A tall pine dominated the landscape.
to predominate, permeate, or characterize.
Mathematics. (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc.
Linguistics. (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches.
to rule; exercise control; predominate.
to occupy a commanding or elevated position.
Origin of dominate
1Other words from dominate
- dom·i·nat·ing·ly, adverb
- dom·i·na·tor, noun
- non·dom·i·nat·ing, adjective
- o·ver·dom·i·nate, verb (used with object), o·ver·dom·i·nat·ed, o·ver·dom·i·nat·ing.
- re·dom·i·nate, verb, re·dom·i·nat·ed, re·dom·i·nat·ing.
- un·dom·i·nat·ed, adjective
- well-dom·i·nat·ed, adjective
Words that may be confused with dominate
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British Dictionary definitions for dominate
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌneɪt) /
to control, rule, or govern (someone or something)
to tower above (surroundings, etc); overlook
(tr; usually passive) to predominate in (something or someone)
Origin of dominate
1Derived forms of dominate
- dominating, adjective
- dominatingly, adverb
- dominative, adjective
- dominator, noun
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