Dominance
'dɒmɪnəns
Definitions
2 meaningsThe state of being in control or having power over others; ascendancy.
'dɒmɪnəns
The state of having control or power over others.
The company's dominance in the market is undeniable.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game, and you always win because you're really good. That's dominance! Being the best and in charge.
👶 For kids: Being the boss! If you're really good at a game and always win, you have dominance.
More Examples
His physical dominance over his opponents was clear.
The dominance of technology has changed the way we live.
How It's Used
"The party's dominance in the region was threatened by the new movement."
"Alpha wolves exhibit dominance within the pack hierarchy."
"The company's market dominance allowed it to set prices."
The property of one allele of a gene to express its phenotypic effect in the heterozygous condition.
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A characteristic of a gene or allele that is expressed whether the other allele is recessive or not.
The concept of complete dominance is fundamental to Mendelian genetics.
💡 Simply: In genetics, it’s like when one gene is the star and always shows what it wants, no matter what other genes are around. Like a superpower!
👶 For kids: Sometimes, in the body, one gene is stronger and always shows what color eyes you have, like brown eyes being the boss.
More Examples
The dominance of the allele determined the color of the flower.
Understanding gene dominance is crucial in genetic counseling.
How It's Used
"In this case, the gene for brown eyes shows dominance over the gene for blue eyes."
Idioms & expressions
maintain dominance
To keep control or power over something or someone.
"The company worked hard to maintain its dominance in the market despite new competitors."
struggle for dominance
To try to achieve or maintain control or power.
"The two nations are struggling for dominance in the region."
From Old French *dominance*, from Latin *dominans*, present participle of *dominari* 'to rule'.
The word dominance has been used since the late 16th century, initially in the context of ruling or controlling.
Memory tip
Think of a king on a throne, completely in control of his kingdom – that’s dominance.
Word Origin
"rule, master"