Dominant vs. Dormant

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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.

  • Dominant (noun)

    The triad built on the dominant tone.

  • Dominant (noun)

    A gene that is dominant.

  • Dominant (noun)

    A species or organism that is dominant.

  • Dominant (noun)

    The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.

  • Dominant (adjective)

    Ruling; governing; prevailing

    “The dominant party controlled the government.”

  • Dominant (adjective)

    Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

    “The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers.”

  • Dominant (adjective)

    Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.

  • 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.”

  • Dormant (adjective)

    In a sleeping posture; distinguished from couchant.

    “a lion dormant”

  • Dormant (adjective)

    Leaning.

  • Dormant (noun)

    A crossbeam or joist.

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