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superdominants

superdominants is the plural of superdominant.

Meaning of superdominant

Noun

superdominant (plural superdominants)

  1. The sixth tone of the scale, immediately above the dominant.
    Synonyms:
    submediant
  2. A species that is present in disproportionately large numbers within an ecosystem.
    • A strategy for survival is needed to replace man's present role as an unrestricted superdominant of the biosphere, for this role is a strategy for self-defeat.1975, William R. Burch, Beyond Growth: Essays on Alternative Futures, page 76

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Questions about superdominants

What is superdominants the plural of?
Superdominants is the plural of superdominant.

Words near superdominants in the dictionary

  1. superdomain
  2. superdomains
  3. superdominance
  4. superdominances
  5. superdominant
  6. superdominants
  7. superdonor
  8. superdonors
  9. superdormancy
  10. superdormant
  11. superdrainage

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