dominant
do·mi·nant
adjective
1.
exercising influence or control
- “television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion”
- “the dominant partner in the marriage”
2.
of genes; producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar
noun
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French dominant.
Phrases
- dominant seventh
- dominant seventh chord
- secondary dominant
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