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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.
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Dominant (noun)
The triad built on the dominant tone.
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Dominant (noun)
A gene that is dominant.
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Dominant (noun)
A species or organism that is dominant.
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Dominant (noun)
The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.
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Dominant (adjective)
Ruling; governing; prevailing
“The dominant party controlled the government.”
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Dominant (adjective)
Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.
“The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers.”
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Dominant (adjective)
Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.
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Dormant (adjective)
Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.
“Grass goes dormant during the winter, waiting for spring before it grows again.”
“The bank account was dormant; there had been no transactions in months.”
“This volcano is dormant but not extinct.”
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Dormant (adjective)
In a sleeping posture; distinguished from couchant.
“a lion dormant”
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Dormant (adjective)
Leaning.
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Dormant (noun)
A crossbeam or joist.