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dominant

dom·i·nant

dominant

 
 
pronunciation:
dam nnt
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: most powerful; ruling or controlling.
The British navy was dominant in the 1800s.
definition 2: main; primary.
Space travel was our dominant topic of discussion.
antonyms:
secondary
similar words:
primary, prime
derivation: dominantly (adv.)
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