Synonyms of dominant
3 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for dominant is dominator. Other synonyms of dominant are imposing and prevalent. The opposite of dominant is submissive.
Synonyms and similar words for dominant
adjectiveRuling; governing; prevailing.
- imposingMagnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.
adjectivePredominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.
- prevalentSuperior in frequency or dominant.
nounMore synonyms
- dominatorA male dominant.
Opposite of dominant
nounThe dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.
- submissiveOne who submits to a dominating partner in BDSM practices.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “ruling”.
- obedientWilling to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
- defiant
- rebelliousShowing rebellion.
Meaning of dominant
- noun The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
- noun The triad built on the dominant tone.
- noun Of an allele, that a heterozygote for the allele has the same phenotype as the homozygote.
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Questions about synonyms of dominant
- What is another word for dominant?
- Dominant has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dominator, imposing and prevalent.
- What is the opposite of dominant?
- The opposite of dominant is submissive.
- What does dominant mean?
- Dominant means the fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
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